A simple explanation of the term educational psychology
might be: the study of how the mind and behavior are linked to the process of
learning.
Northern Illinois University defines educational
psychology as the scientific study of psychology in educational settings in its course
description. Educational psychology functions as a tool to understanding how the mind
and body best learn. In so doing, students of educational psychology can help educators
understand under what conditions students will have the most
success.
Educational psychology then aims to understand
how learning changes in different conditions and contexts. It also aims to define the
roles of socialization, motivation and age/maturity in the learning
process.
A connection exists between education and
psychology because learning (education) does not happen in a vacuum. The mind and body
are always impacted by surroundings and events. How the mind and body interpret those
surroundings and events impacts what is learned.
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