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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Using Action Research Methodology to Unite Theory and Practice
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Deemer, Sandra A. – Teaching Educational Psychology, 2009
The author describes an action research project given to masters-level preservice teachers in her educational psychology classes to help them connect the theories they are learning with educational problems they have observed or experienced. Students' responses on a six-item survey indicated that they valued the better understanding of how…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Action Research, Educational Psychology, Research Methodology
The Fuel of Educational Psychology and the Fire of Action Research
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Zambo, Debby – Teaching Educational Psychology, 2007
In 1912 William James proclaimed that psychology and pedagogy were unquestionably intertwined and equally important foundations of effective practice. Unfortunately, many students seeking degrees in education sometimes do not recognize the importance and applicability of educational psychology to pedagogy, especially if it is taught in a way that…
Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Psychology, Teaching Methods, Preservice Teacher Education