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Apr 4, 2020 · 4) note, finalized definitions of educational psychology are, and indeed have always been, elusive: “since at least 1898… scholars have been debating the nature of the field, its definition, and its unique features.”
Educational psychology commonly is described as “a mediating discipline” or “conduit” between academic psychology and the field of education, through which relevant psychological theorizing and research are developed and applied to educational aims and contexts.
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Harris, K. R., Graham, S., Urdan, T., McCormick, C. B., Sinatra, G. M., & Sweller, J. (Eds.). (2012). APA educational psychology handbook, Vol. 1. Theories, constructs, and critical issues. American Psychological Association. https:// https://doi.org/10.1037/13273-000
If there were a single question that could unite educational psychologists, it might be this: How can our understanding of psychology be used to improve the experiences of all who are involved in the educational endeavor? That is the theme that runs through all 64 chapters in the three volumes that this handbook comprises. Our target audience inclu...
Harris, Karen R. (Ed),Graham, Steve (Ed),Urdan, Tim (Ed),McCormick, Christine B. (Ed),Sinatra, Gale M. (Ed),Sweller, John (Ed)
The first domain, developmental theories, addresses the development of cognition and language, as well as social, emotional, and moral development. The second domain, learning and motivation, encompasses behavioral and social learning theory, motivation, and cognitive views of learning.
This chapter focuses on the definition and meaning of educational psychology. Before defining educational psychology, the authors examine the history and nature of psychology itself. The authors argue that psychologists and educators must pool their skill and information in future research as they seek a more reliable and valid understanding of ...
The genesis of and major developments in educational psychology are described in this chapter. The author compares and contrasts the contributions of well-known psychologists such as G. Stanley Hall, William James, E. L. Thorndike, and John Dewey.
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Aug 11, 2024 · Educational psychology is the study of how people learn and retain information. It mainly focuses on the learning process of early childhood and adolescence; however, learning is a lifelong endeavor.
