Educational psychology and its overview.pptx

This presentation will provide the overview of educational psychology. Its introduction, its scope, opportunities for higher education in Pakistan and globally.

1. Applied Areas of Psychology: Educational Psychology Educational psychology is a field that focuses on understanding how people learn and the best practices to facilitate that learning. It combines principles from psychology and education to study how students acquire knowledge, develop skills, and grow emotionally. AH

2. Reason for Choosing Educational Psychology 1 Better Learning Educational psychology helps find the best ways to teach and help students do well. 2 Supports All Learners It provides tools to meet different learning needs and styles. 3 Increases Motivation It helps make learning more interesting and engaging for students. 4 Cares for Well-being It focuses on students’ emotional and social needs.

3. National Universities University Program Admission Criteria University of the Punjab, Lahore MS/M.Phil. in Educational Psychology Relevant bachelor's degree, minimum 45% marks, entry test, and interview Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad M.Ed. in Educational Psychology Relevant bachelor's degree, minimum 45% marks, and interview University of Karachi, Karachi M.Phil. in Educational Psychology Relevant master's degree, minimum 50% marks, entry test, and interview

4. International Universities University Program Admission Criteria University of Cambridge, UK MPhil in Educational Psychology Relevant bachelor's degree, minimum 2:1 (upper second-class) honors, GRE/GMAT scores, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation University of Toronto, Canada MA in Educational Psychology Relevant bachelor's degree, minimum B+ average, statement of intent, letters of recommendation, and potentially an interview University of Melbourne, Australia Master of Educational Psychology Relevant bachelor's degree, minimum 70% average, personal statement, and letters of recommendation

5. Scope of Educational Psychology Schools and educational institutions Educational psychologists work in schools and educational institutions to improve teaching methods and learning environments. Counseling and guidance centers They also work in counseling and guidance centers to help students with academic, social, and emotional challenges. Educational research and policy organizations They conduct research to understand how people learn and develop educational policies. Educational technology companies They work in educational technology companies to develop and evaluate new learning technologies.

6. Theoretical Foundations of Educational Psychology 1 Cognitive theories Cognitive theories focus on how people process information, including information processing and constructivism. 2 Developmental theories Developmental theories examine how people change and grow over time, including Piaget and Erikson's theories. 3 Behavioral theories Behavioral theories focus on how people learn through rewards and punishments, including operant conditioning and social learning. 4 Motivational theories Motivational theories explore what motivates people to learn, including self-determination theory and achievement goal theory.

7. Assessment Methods in Educational Psychology 1 Standardized tests and assessments Standardized tests and assessments are used to measure students' knowledge and skills. 2 Classroom observations Classroom observations are used to gather information about students' learning behaviors and the classroom environment. 3 Interviews and case studies Interviews and case studies are used to gather in-depth information about individual students. 4 Portfolio and project-based evaluations Portfolio and project-based evaluations are used to assess students' work over time.

8. Emerging Trends and Future Directions 1 Social and emotional skills Educational psychology is increasingly focusing on teaching students social and emotional skills. 2 Educational technology Educational psychologists are using educational technology like adaptive software to personalize learning. 3 Interdisciplinary collaboration Educational psychologists are working together with experts from other fields to improve education. 4 Personalized and adaptive learning The future of education will likely involve more personalized and adaptive learning.

9. Neuroscience Research Neuroscience research will play a bigger role in educational psychology, as psychologists try to apply scientific insights about the brain and learning.

10. Equitable and Inclusive Education There will be a stronger emphasis on making education more equitable and inclusive for all students.