Answer to Question #178397 in Psychology for Lesedi

Question

In the form of an essay, discuss your understanding of Empiricism, its place in the roots of Psychology, and how it may be used as a technique in a Teaching and Learning context. In your essay, provide at least TWO examples of Empiricism in the classroom.

Answer 1

With regards to Psychology, Empiricism is the explains that all concepts applicable and that can be experienced are learned through experience. Empiricism can be used in a school set up through the process of assimilation. For instance, in a classroom set up Empiricism can be in form of etiquette and tidiness. These two are usually not taught but rather are learnt by students through experience, for instance when it comes to tidiness, the learners learns by his or herself on ways to keep his or her environment clean and in shape. On the other hand, when it comes to etiquette, he or she learns by his or herself on how to use polite words like please, thank you and many more.