PSED5112 Glossary of Terms

A hypothetical construct or theory that we

personally develop about who we are and

our place in society.

• community

• self-image

A balance between our potential versus our

actual abilities.

• self-esteem

• self-image

What we personally describe as being

‘ourselves’, what we perceive of as our body.

• self-image

• self-efficacy

The balance between what the learner

chooses to do and the amount of energy or

effort they expend in completing a task.

• self-efficacy

• self

Process of attributing an interpretation to the

outcome of a task – the explanation we

provide for success or failure.

• self-image

• self-attribution

A complex neurodevelopmental disorder,

which affects an individual’s social and

emotional interaction with others.

• Dyslexia

• Autism Spectrum

  Disorder (ASD)

A combination of strengths and limitations

can affect reading, writing, and spelling, and

sometimes mathematical ability.

• Dyslexia

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

A hyperkinetic disorder which comprises of

inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

• Attention Deficit

  Hyperactivity

  Disorder (ADHD)

Learners whose potential is above average

and in one or more of the following domains:

intellectual, social, physical, and creative.

Inclusion A philosophy informed through research and

practice.

• Giftedness

• Enrichment

A theory comprising of three strands, namely

competence, relatedness, and autonomy.

• resilience

• self-determination