Educational Psychology

Psychology by Plato and Aristotle

science of the soul

Psychology by Plato and Aristotle

branch of philosophy

the definition of psyche as soul is _______.

metaphysical

Metaphysical

cannot be touch, see, observe

Metaphysical

it cannot be interpreted as part of something

Metaphysical

we cannot make a scientific experiment of the soul

Emmanuel Kant

defined psychology as science of mind

William James

defined psychology as science of mental processes

ambiguous

mind and mental processes is not accepted because it is

Modern Psychology

they define psychology as science of consciousness

James Sully

defined psychology as science of inner world

Wilhelm Wundt

defined psychology as science of internal experiences

Sigmund Freud

defined psychology as science of consciousness

it has different levels

consciousness cannot be the sole definition of psychology because

Beginning of 20th century

psychologist attempted to develop psychology into pure science

John B. Watson

defined psychology as the science of behavior

William McDougall

supported John B. Watson

science of behavior

science of behavior

Psychology now

science of behavior and experiences

William McDougall

defined psychology as science of human relationship

Goals of Psychology

describe

explain

predict

modify/control

Educational Psychology

study of the behavior of the learner in relation to his education

Educational Psychology

specialized branch of psychology that concerns with suggesting ways and means of improving the process and product of education

Educational Psychology

it enables the teachers to teach effectively and learn to effectively understand the concept

Psychologist

They are the experts

pedagogy or the process of teaching

Teachers dont study the behaviors of the learners, they study

Education

more concerned with how to teach or the process of teaching

Psychology

more concerned with the learner’s behavior

Educational Psychology

deals with the application of psychological findings in the field of education (ex. psychological test)

Nature of Educational Psychology

Science

Natural Science

Social Science

Positive Science

Applied Science

Developing/Growing Science

it follows process and procedures and incorporates knowledge

it is a branch of study concerned with observation of facts and establishment of variables

Educational Psychology is science because

we are doing investigation as the zoologist and biologist do.

Educational Psychology is Natural Science because

we are dealing with people and it is a societal relationship

Educational Psychology is Social Science because

our goal is to make students successful

Educational Psychology is Positive Science because

we use scientific method and when we use scientific method we apply problem and give temporary answer.

Educational Psychology is Applied Science because

10 years ago may not be applicable 10 year after4

Educational Psychology is Developing/Growing Science because

it is organized, systematic and universally accepted

it pass through long process of studying before integrating as a science

it is supported by psychological laws and principle

Educational Psychology is Scientific in Nature because

universal

Educational Psychology follows certain rules that is

truth

Educational Psychology is a constant search for

reliability

Educational Psychology is founded on/based on ________, that’s why we create curriculum

it’s not like norms/ethics/logic (still the same)

we try to improve from what is being thought to us from time to time

positive improvement

Educational Psychology is Positive Science because

learning is a permanent change of behavior

Educational Psychology is Applied Behavioral Science because

we are not develop positive science

still developing

Educational Psychology cannot claim the status of positive science because

1. Provide a body of facts/methods which can be used in solving teaching problems.

2. To develop a scientific and problem-solving attitude.

3. To train in thinking psychologically about educational problems.
     — Measure/answer the problem instead of pointing fingers to the culprit.

General Objective of Educational Psychology

1. Develop an understanding and appreciation of environmental factors which underlie learning ability. (e.g., school/location)

2. Provide base for understanding the nature and principle of learning to supply the techniques for improvement.

3. Understand and appreciate factors influencing the ability of learners.

4. Provide understanding of external factors like training aids, library, and classroom which are largely within the control of the teachers and institution.

5. Evaluate teaching efficiency.

6. Develop appreciation of individuals and individual differences.

Teaching Objective of Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology studies human behavior

Growth and Development

The Scope of Educational Psychology

It tells us the areas of application that are undersmoothly in educational psychology.

The Scope of Educational Psychology

Psychology is the study of behavior.

Education aims to modify that behavior.

Reflective in all aspects of education—from non-formal adults across all levels.

Educational Psychology studies human behavior

Educational psychology studies principles that govern growth and development.

It provides scientific planning and execution of learner programs of education.

Growth and Development

about changes in appearance

Growth

about maturation (social, mental, emotional)

Development

The _____________ is grounded around the learner, so the need to learn about the learner and the techniques of knowing them well is the most important aspect of educational psychology.
  

subject matter of educational psychology

It includes innate ability and capacity of the individual.

We need to understand the learning experiences.

At the stage of growth and development of the learner, the experience also acquires in greater stage.

subject matter of educational psychology