THE HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY : PAST

What is Educational Psychology?

Educational psychology is the study of how individuals learn, including topics such as student outcomes, the academic process, individual differences in learning, gifted learners and various learning disabilities.This process includes emotional, social, and cognitive learning processes.

Educational Psychology: Applying psychology in the classroom

Johann Herbart as the "Father" of educational psychology.Herbart believed that student's interested in a topic had a tremendous influence of the learning outcome and believed that teachers should consider this interest along with prior knowledge when deciding which type of instruction is most appropriate.

Another important influent was Edward Lee Thorndike was devoted throughout his career to understanding the process of learning. His interest in and contribution to our understanding of learning ranged from studies with animals, children, and eventually with adults.

                                     

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