Introduction
This webquest will be to help you explore the differences between these different types of theories in psychology. These theories have many similarities but they also have many differences. This exploration will guide you into the ways of many of your teachers and how or why they teach.
Task
As the student you will be required to do research on Cognitive psychology, behaviorism, and social cognitive theory. After completion of research you will write a three paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the three different types. You will use word to complete this assignment.
Process
1- Research the three different types of psychology
2- In the essay, written in word give a summary of each of the three theories, and give a detailed example about how each of them could be used in a classroom.
3- this essay must be 1500 words or more and have at least 4 credible sources cited.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Below expectations (0) | meets expectations (1) | exceeds expectations (2) | Score |
| Knowledge gained | student did no research | student did research, but did not display understanding | student did research, and displayed understanding throughout the essay. | |
| Length | Student wrote less than 500 words | students wrote between 500 and 1499 words | student wrote 1500 words or more | |
| Sufficient research | student cited no sources | student cited between 1 and 3 sources | student cited 4 or more sources. | |
| TOTAL |
Conclusion
What do you think you learned from this assignment?
Did it give you a better understanding of different theorists and different approaches in psychology?