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How psychology and education are interested

1. Psychology and education By - DIYA ZADE

2. How psychology and education is connected ? Psychology and education are deeply connected as psychology helps us understand how people learn, think, feel, and behave 1. Understanding Learner Behaviour
Psychology helps teachers understand how students think and behave at different ages. 2. Learning Theories
Psychological theories like Piaget’s stages of cognitive development or Skinner’s behaviorism guide how lessons are structured. 3. Special Needs Education
Educational psychology helps identify learning disabilities like dyslexia or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

3. Case study: 01 Ravi 9-year-old, always struggled with reading and writing. His teacher thought he was lazy. But the school psychologist assessed him and diagnosed dyslexia — a learning disorder that makes reading hard. After diagnosis:-
He got extra reading time
Teachers used audio books and color-coded texts
He received special learning plans Result: Ravi’s confidence and performance improved. Psychology helped identify the real issue, not blame the child. Source :- Research Gate

4. Case study: 02 Psychology in College Teaching A university instructor faced poor student engagement and academic stress in a large introductory course. Psychological Strategies Used:
Motivational Psychology: Set achievable goals and used verbal encouragement.
Cognitive Psychology: Broke content into smaller chunks using visuals. Result:- Improved student performance, increased participation, and reduced test anxiety.
Students reported feeling more confident and supported in their learning.