Educational Psychology and its Fundamentals, perfect for TET or B.Ed exam preparation.

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Table of Contents

1. Meaning

Educational Psychology is the branch of psychology that studies human learning and teaching in educational settings.
It focuses on how students learn, what motivates them, and how teachers can make learning effective.

2. Definition

Crow & Crow: “Educational Psychology describes and explains learning experiences of an individual from birth through old age.”
Skinner: “Educational Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior in educational situations.”

3.Nature

4. Scope (Areas of Study)

Fundamental Concept	Explanation
. Growth & Development	Continuous process — physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the child.
Learning	A permanent change in behavior through experience and practice.
Motivation	Inner drive or reason that encourages learning.
. Individual Differences	Every learner is unique — in intelligence, interest, ability, and attitude.
Transfer of Learning	Learning in one situation can help or hinder learning in another.
Memory and Forgetting	Retaining learned material and causes of forgetting.
Intelligence	Ability to learn, reason, and solve problems.
Personality	Total behavior pattern of an individual.
Adjustment & Mental Health	Ability to cope with life situations positively.
Evaluation	Assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching.