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Understanding Psychology in the Classroom
Teacher Training Materials - Day 2
A hero's journey through psychological development
Exploring Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, and Psychodrama
For young educators ages 16-22.1A Psychological Hero's Journey for Young EducatorsThis is a story about becoming. Not just becoming a teacher, but becoming yourself through the process of learning and teaching. As you read about Alex's journey from childhood to young adulthood, you'll recognize your own path—the struggles, the breakthroughs, the moments when everything clicked and the moments when nothing made sense.We'll explore three psychological frameworks that explain how we learn, how we teach, and how we become who we are: Psychoanalysis (understanding our formation), Cognitive Behavioral Theory (changing our patterns), and Psychodrama (performing our roles). These aren't just theories—they're maps of the journey you've already taken and the journey you're helping your students take now.Pay attention to when you see yourself in Alex's story. Those moments of recognition are where real learning happens..2Part I: The Ordinary World4–8.2.1Theory Introduction: The Formation of Self