II vocabulary on subject «psychology of education»

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(to) suffer, emotional, behavioral or psychological problem, (to) be employed, academic performance, (to) conduct a test, to determine, a learning disorder, bullying, an educational program, a student with special needs, a behavior, traumatized, (to) process the event correctly, motivation, disorder, (to) deal with, substance abuse disorder, a depression, (to) commit suicide, hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, trauma, developmental delay, self-confidence;

complex, unique, field of study, puzzle, humankind, source, interaction, sophisticated, autopsy, surgical, gray matter, brain, cognition, perception, rash, heart defect, approach, devise, confirm, disprove, expectation, evidence, at least, observe, directly, virtually, influence, raw data, enormous;

abnormal behavior, absent-mindedness, adaptation, addiction, anti-social personality disorder, aphasia, behaviourism, body language, capacity, centration, cognition, cognitive, cognitive ability, developmental psychology, divided attention, dyslexia, free association, general intelligence, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD);

attitude of mind, mentality, temperament, character trait, sensitive, tolerant, talented, sober-minded, reasonable, self-critical, selfish, pessimist, optimist, to be a man of (strong) character, naughty, personality, unsociable, cruel, strong-willed, ambitious, high-flying.

III an oral story on the subject «My (future) profession – a school psychologist»

Примерный план рассказа

1. Университет, в котором вы учитесь; направление и профиль профессиональной подготовки.

2. Ваши мотивы выбора данного университета, направления и профиля профессиональной подготовки.

3. Профессиональные обязанности школьного психолога.

4. Взаимодействие «психолог – школьники», «психолог – администрация школы», «психолог – родители» в ходе осуществления профессиональной деятельности.

5. Возможные места трудоустройства, формы профессиональной самореализации.

6. Предполагаемые Вами достоинства и недостатки Вашей (будущей) профессии.

Examples

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My Future Profession Is a Psychologist

My name is Marina and I’m 16 years old. This year I’m leaving school and the question that worries me most is where to continue my studies. I have already decided which career I want to pursue in the future, but there aren’t many educational institutions in my town. I want to become a professional psychologist. This has been my dream since childhood. I have always been a good listener and all of my friends would ask me for advice. In my opinion, psychology is becoming more and more popular in modern society, because people understand the need to be heard and guided. Everyone needs to talk about their problems and try to find the best solution. Moreover, psychologists are people, who help us to understand our inner world better, our motives of conduct in certain situations. This way we can avoid misunderstanding and find the right approach.

My decision to become a psychologist is not a spontaneous one. I’m really interested in people and human behavior. I have an inquisitive mind and empathy for others. I can be a patient and perceptive interlocutor. My parents also believe that I’m making the right choice. So, after some brief searching we found a Pedagogical university in the nearest city, which contains a psychological branch. To avoid commuting I might have to move, but that’s not a big problem. Students from other cities or towns are offered a hostel. I know that the entrance exams are not going to be easy as well as the semester exams, but I will do my best. I’m a hard-working and goal-oriented student by nature. That’s why no one doubts that I will succeed in this field.

II

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

What Training Do School Psychologists Receive? School psychologists receive specialized advanced graduate preparation that includes coursework and practical experiences relevant to both psychology and education. School psychologists typically complete either a specialist-level degree program (at least 60 graduate semester hours) or a doctoral degree (at least 90 graduate semester hours), both of which include a year-long 1200 hour supervised internship. Graduate preparation develops knowledge and skills in:

Data collection and analysis

Assessment

Progress monitoring

School-wide practices to promote learning

Resilience and risk factors

Consultation and collaboration

Academic/learning interventions

Mental health interventions

Behavioral interventions

Instructional support

Prevention and intervention services

Special education services

Crisis preparedness, response, and recovery

Family-school-community collaboration

Diversity in development and learning

Research and program evaluation

Professional ethics, school law, and systems

Where Do School Psychologists Work? They provide services in a variety of other settings, including:

Private schools

Preschools

School district administration offices

Universities

School-based health and mental health centers

Community-based day treatment or residential clinics and hospitals

Juvenile justice programs

Independent private practice

What Do School Psychologists Do? School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. They help schools successfully: