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What is the primary goal of this module?
To help students describe the importance of educational psychology theory and research for classroom practice.
Name one key figure in the history of educational psychology.
Wilhelm Wundt
In which year was the first psychological laboratory established?
1879
Which psychologist is known for the first experimental investigation of associationism?
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Educational psychology emerged as a separate discipline in the early 19th century.
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Who developed the first Binet Scale for intelligence testing?
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The word ‘Psychology’ is derived from two Greek words: ‘Psyche’ meaning ‘soul’ and ‘____’ meaning ‘science’.
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What major contributions did Edward L. Thorndike make to educational psychology?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Educational psychology is a subfield of psychology that focuses on understanding how people learn and how to improve educational practices.
- It emerged as a separate discipline based on the application of general psychology principles to education.
Historical Developments
- Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychological laboratory in 1879, marking psychology's birth as a scientific discipline.
- Johann Frederich Herbart emphasized the "education" process as developing the individual's functional mind.
- Francis Galton conducted early experimental investigations on associationism, reaction time, and sensory acuity.
- Stanley Hall used questionnaires to study child psychology.
- In 1885, Ebbinghaus published his research on memory.
- Galton's work on the nature-nurture problem, individual differences, and psychological testing laid the foundation for modern educational psychology.
- Alfred Binet developed the first intelligence scale with Theophile Simon.
- John Dewey made significant contributions to educational philosophy.
- Edward L. Thorndike revolutionized learning theory with his 'laws of learning', marking him as one of the first educational psychologists.
- Thorndike's work on the science of learning and transfer of training (with Robert Woodworth) significantly shaped educational psychology.
- Thorndike's three-volume publication "Educational Psychology" (1913-14) solidified the discipline's progress.
What is Psychology?
- The word "Psychology" comes from the Greek words "psyche" (soul) and "logos" (science).
- Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes.
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Explore the foundational concepts and historical developments in the field of educational psychology. This quiz covers key figures and milestones that have shaped our understanding of how people learn and the practices that improve education. Test your knowledge on the contributions of early psychologists and their impact on modern educational theories.
