Shane Richards

Educational Psychology Shane Richards

The sub-field of psychology that is concerned with the study of learning in humans is known as educational psychology. It focuses on studying the processes of learning through behavioural, constructivist, developmental and cognitive perspectives. It tries to understand the differences in individuals with respect to cognitive development, affect, motivation, conceptual processes, intelligence and self-concept. It is concerned with improving educational activities in relation to classroom management, assessment and instructional design which facilitates learning processes across lifespan. Educational psychology is closely related to the fields of psychology, biology, neuroscience and medicine. It also draws from learning and cognitive sciences. The basis of this field can be found in theories of structuralism, operant conditioning, humanistic psychology, functionalism and information processing. It is primarily applied in the fields of teaching and counselling. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of educational psychology. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide an in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of this discipline. This book aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.