This presentation is intended to understand Educational psychology : scope and its importance Educational Psychology is important because it trains us to watch for different learning situations and how to adapt to those situations accordingly.

1. SCOPE AND IMPORTANCE OF
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Presented by :
Annie Thakur
B.Ed. 1st year (Roll No. 5)

2. Scope of Educational
PsychologyTeacher
Learner Learning
Experiences
Learning
Processes
Learning Situation &
Environment
The subject matter of educational psychology, if it is all necessary to draw its
boundaries, revolves round these points mentioned above.
•SCOPE

3.  The total subject matter of educational psychology
primarily revolves around this factor-learner.
 This subject acquaints us with the need of knowing
the learner and deals with the learner and deals with
the techniques of knowing him well.

4. According to Lindgrin ,the educative process includes the
following areas of education of the learner.
1.Developmental Characteristics
2.Individual Differences
3.Intelligence
4.Personality
5.Mental Health
LEARNER

5. 2. LEARNING EXPERIENCES
This is the second area of educational psychology
and though the subject does not directly connect
itself with the problem of what to teach or what
learning processes to provide the learner, it has the
responsibility of suggesting the techniques on
acquiring the learning experiences. Educational
psychology helps in deciding the kinds of
learning experiences desirable at different
stages of growth and development of the
learner so that these experiences can be acquired
with a greater ease & satisfaction . In this area,
educational psychology has the subject matter
which facilitates the selection of the desirable
experiences for the learner.

6. After knowing the learner and deciding on the types of
learning experiences that are to be provided, the next problem
arises when helping leaner properly acquires these
experiences with ease and convenience. Therefore around
this pivot, educational psychology deals with the nature of
learning and how it takes place . To make learning process
flexible Educational psychology examines aspects:
 Nature of learning or learning material
 How this learning should takes place ?
 Different theories of learning.
 How max. learning can be achieved in a minimum time?

7. 4.TEACHER
Educational psychology helps the teacher to foster
harmonious development of the student into a
responsible and participating citizen, a sensitive and
reflecting human being , a productive and creative person. If
the teacher knows the laws of the learner’s psychology , he
can easily select the appropriate subject matter for the pupil
and adapt his method to suit student’s capacities and
interests.

8. Under this topic, educational psychology examine the following :
 Classroom climate and nature of management.
 To use the method of the individual differences to teach children.
 New techniques of evaluation.
 Knowledge of educational and vocational guidance by teacher to
learner.
The study of following is also included in scope:
Study of heredity and environment.
Study of exceptional children.
Study of guidance and counseling.
Study of expectations.
Study of Group Dynamics.
Study of Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics.

9. IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The following points are very essential to consider for need of educational psychology
for school teachers.
 Helps the teacher in understanding developmental characteristics of
children.
 Equips the teacher with the knowledge of principles of learning and
problems in learning.
 Helps in understanding individual differences.
 Gives to the teacher appropriate knowledge of teaching methods.
 Psychological tests and tools help the teacher to assess the learning
outcomes of students.
 Understanding Group dynamics.
 In learning the various factors which are responsible for the mental ill
health and maladjustment of students.
 Helps the teacher in developing and using appropriate audio-visual aids.
 Helps in planning co-curricular activities and timetable etc.
 In solving problems of indiscipline among the students.

10. Taare Zameen Par , Indian drama film explores the life and imagination of a
8-year-old dyslexic child. His art teacher suspects that he is dyslexic and
helps him to overcome the disability and hence throws the light on the
importance of educational psychology .

11. CONCLUSION:
Educational Psychology is important because it trains us to
watch for different learning situations and how to adapt to those
situations accordingly. By studying the ability, interests,
intelligence and needs of students, teachers and others to adapt
material to improve the learning experience and process.
References:
Understanding the learner , a book by Dr. Agya Jit Singh