Educational Psychology

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Educational Psychology involves the study of however individuals learn, as well

as topics like student outcomes, the academic method, individual variations in
learning, talented learners, and learning disabilities. Psychologists WHO add this
field have an interest in however individuals learn and retain new data.
This branch of science involves not simply the training method of infancy and
adolescence however includes the social, emotional, and psychological feature processes
that square measure concerned in learning throughout the complete period of time.
The field of academic science incorporates variety of alternative disciplines, as well
as genetic psychology, behavioral science, and psychological science.
10 Strategies which are helpful in classroom

1. Students learn differently:
It may appear objectionably obvious, however what number lecture rooms are presently designed
with one learning vogue in mind?
Worksheets and flashcards work well for college kids United Nations
agency absorb data visually, except for a baby United Nations agency has to hear the knowledge so
as to understand it, ancient strategies of teaching force him or her to use a physical sense that's not
as well-developed.
The visual learner doesn’t have constant chance to stretch his or her alternative senses. If a
coach involves the schoolroom with the essential data that students learn otherwise, they're going
to be higher equipped to rearrange the teachings in such the simplest way that each
one senses are activated.
2. Reinforce
Take geography as an example. According to educational psychology, if a teacher is instructing a class of kids
about the fifty states and capitals in the United States, it should be reinforced three different ways.
For the visual learner, use maps and worksheets. For the auditory learner, create a song that helps them
remember what state and capital go together. For kinesthetic learners, activate the body. Perhaps a teacher
could do hand motions with the song, or do a map game on the floor, where students have to hop from state to
state as the capitals are called out.
3. Make It Relevant
Information is only stored permanently when it relates to day-to-day living. For example, math concepts must
be reinforced in real life examples or the student will have no reason to absorb the information beyond the
exam.
History is one of the more difficult subjects to bring into the present, since it mainly deals with past events,
dates, and people. Finding strategies rooted in educational psychology to bring it to life will help with
learning.
As much as possible, history should be experienced through first-hand accounts, museums, field trips and
other enrichment activities.
4. Integrate The Curriculum

Rather than keeping each subject separate, curriculum that use thematic units work well to blend knowledge
together in a way that is useful and memorable.
For example, a unit on Egyptian history could incorporate history lessons, a unit on linguistics and language
(with the hieroglyphics), a science unit (physics and the building of the pyramids), a writing unit (a report on a
child’s favorite Egyptian monument), and reading a book about the ancient culture.
5. Define “Learning”
Educational psychology teaches us to pause and consider what learning really means. The word “learn” has
various definitions. In the classroom, it can be the ability to spout back facts and information on a test. While
this is one form of learning, there are other forms of learning that are just as important. Taken from Route
Ledge Education:
 Memorization.
 Acquiring facts or procedures.
 Understanding reality.
 Making sense of the world.
6. Create Space
This is a psychological and logistical suggestion. Creativity is the birthplace of true learning, where a
student can initiate thoughts, ideas, problems, and make connections between concepts.
Creativity requires the activation of the right side of the brain. Space allows the opportunity for creativity to
ignite. Logistically, give students a place to stretch out, move away from a desk, or gaze at the sky outside.
In the context of a lesson, allow for brainstorming sessions. Leave gaps in the order so students can create
their own projects using the facts and theories in the lesson.
A teacher enables a student to learn when he or she becomes a quiet mentor on the sidelines, rather than the
dictator of every move or step.
7. Brief And Organized “Bites”

When a person wants to memorize a phone number, they divide the digits into easy to remember patterns.
This is because the brain struggles to hold onto a long list of numbers, but can do so when they are
organized meaningfully. The same principle applies to lectures. Educational psychology tells us a 30-minute
lecture that is not structured with categories, or organized into easy-to-recall bullets, will not be as effective.
Using another example, the media produces the news in sound bytes because they know they only have a
small window of time in which to grab a person’s attention; teachers would do well to study the marketing
techniques of media in order to assemble information that is retain able.
8. Use Several Different Angles

For example, if a science teacher is lecturing on photosynthesis, the students will benefit from hitting the
same concept at different angles.
First, the teacher explains the overarching concept. This provides framework and context. Second, he
explores each part of the process in greater detail. Third, he explains the whole process again, this time
encouraging students to ask questions. Fourth, he asks the students to explain it back to him.
Finally, he takes the process and inserts it into a relevant everyday situation that stretches the students to
apply the information in a real life example. As he reinforces the concept with different angles, the brain is
better able to organize the information. Trying to hit all of the points in one explanation will overwhelm
most students. This tip has been confirmed throughout the years in literature on educational psychology.
9. Create Hunger And Curiosity

We know from educational psychology, as well as simple observation, that when students are interested in a
subject their ability to learn greatly increases. They have more focus, tenacity, initiative, engagement, and
investment in the material. Teachers can give students the freedom to choose their own topics, which
enhances a class that may be stuck in a rut or lacking motivation.
Learning how to whet a student’s appetite for information sets them up to go after the answer with a sense of
hunger.
10. Educational Psychology: Forming Habits

Psychologists agree that it takes approximately 30 days for a new habit to form. Parents who are teaching
children a new routine (like brushing their own teeth) have to help their child for at least 30 consecutive
days before the brain turns to “auto-pilot”.
This is the point at which it becomes a regular habit.
In learning, the same concept applies. Teachers can explain to students the importance of daily study rather
than cramming information the night before. The small, incremental, and daily rehearsing of information
paves a path in the brain that remains permanently.
Study habits can become regular with guided encouragement to keep going while the brain catches up to the
new norm.

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EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Educational Psychology involves the study of however individuals learn, as well

10 Strategies which are helpful in classroom

4. Integrate The Curriculum

7. Brief And Organized “Bites”

8. Use Several Different Angles

9. Create Hunger And Curiosity

10. Educational Psychology: Forming Habits

This is the point at which it becomes a regular habit.

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