Applying Psychology At Mt. Zion Elementary By: Zaahidah Walker

Description Mt. Zion Elementary School Kindergarten 20 students; 60% White American, 30% Mexican-American, and 10% African American 5 groups of 4 1 head teacher and 1 paraprofessional Lots of freedom 8 school days

Theories Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Accommodation Short and long term memory Cognitive Development

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Accommodation

Short Term Memory

Cognitive Development

Pedagogical Implications Provide an environment that allows students to think and express themselves freely. A child’s unsuccessfulness may be caused by unmet needs. Encourage thought and creativity but correct students when they are mistaken. Create creative yet effective ways of presenting information.

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