Processes of 'Change' and 'Continuity' in Educational Psychology--Part I

The present paper is concerned with processes of 'change' and 'continuity' and their application to educational psychology. It argues that educational psychologists (EPs) need to be aware of and reflect regularly about 'change' and 'continuity' in their profession as a means of evaluating their own short- and long-term development. Such examination includes assessing the impact of external changes on EP practice. In identifying conceptual features of 'change' and 'continuity', the paper claims that 'change' is 'learning', and suggests a list of prerequisites if change is considered. The paper also provides the foundation for the presentation of an exploratory research project into 'change' and 'continuity' in educational psychology, discussed in Part II.     

The representation of the management of behavioural difficulties in EP practice

Behavioural difficulties, whether externalising or internalising, concern educational policy makers, practitioners and educational psychologists (EPs). The present configurative systematic literature review (SLR) aims to explore EPs’ representations of their behaviour management practices and application of psychology within behaviour work, in peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2017. Four research databases, Google Scholar and a University Online Library were systematically searched. A total of 29 papers were found, 12 of which met the study inclusion criteria and were deemed to be of at least medium methodological quality and relevance. A synthesis of the studies’ accounts and outcomes revealed a range of EP practices at individual, group and organisational levels, exemplifying the core functions of the role. EPs draw upon single or multiple integrated psychological paradigms and commonly adopt a social constructionist and relational approach to their work, which can be seen to empirically validate existing models of EP professional practice. Links to EP practice and implications for further research are considered.     

Evidence‐based practice and evaluation: from insight to impact

With the growing emphasis on accountability and evidence‐based practice, evaluation has become increasingly important in the contexts in which educational psychologists (EPs) practice. This paper describes a Target Monitoring and Evaluation (TME) system, derived from Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) which was developed to evaluate outcomes of a wide range of interventions that were established as a result of an EP and an assistant EP involvement in two local authorities. Pupils made progress on between 94% and 97% of targets, and outcomes were significantly better than the baseline for both groups. Results are considered in terms of the value and usefulness of TME as an evaluation system and key issues relating to its implementation within EP practice are discussed.     

A UK and Ireland survey of educational psychologists’ intervention practices for students with autism spectrum disorder

Although evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been identified in recent systematic literature reviews, the extent to which the practice of educational psychologists (EPs) in the UK and Ireland is informed by these is unknown. This study presents the results of a questionnaire that surveyed 146 EP practitioners in the UK and Ireland about their use of 31 EBIs for ASD. This survey also explored the factors that influence EP practitioners’ decision-making when planning interventions for students with ASD. Of the 31 EBIs, EP practitioners were most often involved with implementing visual supports, social stories, reinforcement, modelling, antecedent-based interventions, prompting, and social skills training. The most salient factors that influenced EP practitioners’ decision-making when planning interventions for students with ASD included the student’s individual needs and factors related to the school context. Implications for EP practice are discussed in addition to the limitations of this study.     

Patterns of Service Delivery in Educational Psychology Services: Some implications for practice

This article describes research into models of service delivery for Educational Psychology Services in England and Wales. Questionnaires completed by Principal Educational Psychologists (PEPs) during 1998 reveal trends in the way we commonly engage with schools. In particular, aspects of practice associated with consultancy models of service delivery are explored and the extent to which they are employed is examined. Some links with other organisational artefacts, such as supervision and appraisal, are also discussed. The research provides an illuminative study of current service delivery practice and suggests some conclusions about the way we deliver services to schools, the cultures within EP Services and the frameworks we draw upon to inform our practice.     

Exploring the role of assistant educational psychologists within local authority educational psychology services in England

Following consistently high demands for educational psychology services (EPSs) and recent influences upon the delivery of EPSs, the contribution of assistant educational psychologists (EPs) was explored via a multiple case study design. Participants included assistant psychologists, EPs and senior/principal psychologists from two local authority EPSs in England. Recorded focus groups and interviews were transcribed and a thematic analysis was conducted to produce a cross case analysis. It was found that the assistant EP role emerged from EP recruitment difficulties and that assistants work in diverse ways to enhance and extend the EPS offer to schools to improve outcomes for children; however, the role did not reduce EP workloads. Challenges to the successful deployment of assistant EPs were highlighted along with implications for their practice and future research. Benefits for the assistants themselves included career progression experience.     

略论参与式教学法在《思想道德修养》课教学中的作用

参与式教学法在高校政治理论课教学中是一种常用的方式.它由课堂教学活动参与和课外实践活动参与两个部分组成.实践证明,参与式教学法在思想政治理论课中的应用效果十分显著.本文就其在《思想道德修养》课中应用的可行性和具体做法作一个简要的概述,并力争为本课程教学实践提供点滴经验.     

探索性实践:外语课堂研究新途径

探索性实践是一种以实践者为主体的教育研究途径。通过梳理探索性实践的提出、涵义、其原则的演变和发展,分析探索性实践与行动研究的区别,发现探索性实践为外语课堂研究提供了崭新的视角,是实现教师专业化发展、提升教师职业生涯品质的有效途径。     

The Academic Genogram: Teaching for the Future by Learning From the Past

Describes a doctoral‐level assignment that uses a genogram format to trace academic lineage and uncover historical themes that continue to influence the student's professional development.     

A Bourdieusian analysis of the participation of Polish students in the ERASMUS programme: cultural and social capital perspectives

In this paper we examine the perceptions of ERASMUS agents’ of Polish students’ participation in the EP. We provide a Bourdieusian analyse of the cultural and social capital acquisition of students based on the qualitative data, collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with Erasmus agents, of a European research project. We argue that: Polish students’ participation in the EP has a positive impact on their academic achievement, cultural, social and linguistic capital, but, at the same time, it has a negative impact on degree completion of students as they get highly paid jobs, which prevent them from fully developing their cultural capital; ERASMUS Tourism has its value and place in the EP, because it provides students with the opportunity to develop their cultural, social and linguistic capital; and a Bourdieusian analysis of the experiences of ERASMUS students provides a better understanding of the impact student participation in the EP on their development.     

Changing thoughts,changing practice: examining the delivery of a group CBT-based intervention in a school setting

Promoting mental health and well-being for children and young people in the UK has attracted increasing prominence in recent years and has been a focus for government strategy within health and education. Training and practice in educational psychology has increasingly focused on developing skills and expertise to provide therapeutic support within school contexts, at an early stage of need. One approach, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), has been heralded as an effective, evidence-based intervention for anxiety. This research examines the factors influencing the outcomes of a group CBT-based intervention, run by an Educational Psychologist (EP), in a school setting. The findings suggest that influential variables included pupil identification, measures of change applied and the role of school staff. It is concluded that EPs can play a key role in increasing access to psychological therapies, alongside considering due caution in relation to the application of traditional clinical approaches in school contexts.     

Using Genograms as a Tool for Insight in College Counseling

The use of a genogram in counseling can provide a visual cool that stimulates insight and awareness in clients. College counseling clients struggle with many developmental, relationship, and systemic issues. Genograms, which have been proven beneficial in other settings, may also facilitate college counseling.     

数字化填图技术在野外地质实习中的应用

随着“数字国土”工程的启动和实施,数字化填图是信息时代区域地质调查发展的必然趋势,新的社会需求给大学野外地质教学的改革提出了新要求。本文在阐述了数字化填图技术的基础上,针对传统地质填图方法的缺陷,基于中国地质调查局推广应用的RGMAP数字填图系统,从实习动员及准备,野外实践到室内资料整理与成网三个阶段,探讨了野外地质实习过程中数字化地质填图的应用过程和技术要求,为地质专业野外实习应用数字地质填图技术提供参考。     

Lesson study: an inter-professional collaboration approach for Educational Psychologists to improve teaching and learning

This paper describes an innovative use of Lesson Study (LS), an internationally used collaborative approach in which teachers develop their teaching knowledge and practices. It aimed to evaluate how EPs join teachers in LS teams, using working memory and other knowledge to inform the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties. The study uses a case study methodology to evaluate LS teams (three teachers and EP) in a primary, secondary and special school. The findings show how working memory knowledge is used in reviewing and planning research lessons, how the teams interact, including the teachers’ perceived EP contribution to the Lesson Study process. The paper illustrates the potential of an inter-professional LS study to embody collaborative reflective practice in order to improve the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties.     

Reenacted Case Scenarios for Undergraduate Healthcare Students to Illustrate Person-Centered Care in Dementia

Healthcare practitioners have suggested that interpreting person-centered care for people who have dementia to undergraduate students requires guidance in practical application. This article describes the production of a written and digital interdisciplinary educational resource for tertiary students. It uses real-life case scenarios provided by healthcare practitioners to illustrate person-centered care in practice with people who have dementia. The resource provides students with the theoretical underpinning of person-centered care and dementia as well as reflective questions that relate to the reenacted case scenarios to guide their application of this theory in practice.     

因特网教学资源的开发与运用模式的探究

随着计算机网络的普及,如何开发与运用因特网教学资源已日渐成为教育界关注的一个热点。该文透过物理教学实践成果,对因特网教学资源的开发与运用模式进行了探究,归纳出网络教学资源开发的6种模式和运用的7种模式,并给出相应的教学实践案例。为广大教师在日常教学实践中有效开发和运用网络教学资源提供参考。     

从隐喻认知角度探析高职英语词汇教学

隐喻作为一种认知方式,在人类的思维和语言表达中无所不在,其跨域映射的认知机制对语言学习提供了新的视角。本文从认知角度探讨隐喻理论在高职英语词汇教学中的应用,认为教师有必要在教学中培养学生隐喻能力,加强对英汉文化内涵的认知。     

试论信息技术在课堂教学中的应用

计算机、交互式电子白板、网络等在课堂教学中的广泛运用,无疑给教学方式带来了一场深刻的变革。它不但为创新教学手段、优化教学结构、提高教学效果搭建了平台,更为开阔学生视野、调动学生学习积极性、培养学生信息素养创造了条件。文章结合教学实践,对信息技术在课堂教学中的应用进行探讨。