educational psychology

noun

1. a branch of psychology concerned with developing effective educational techniques and dealing with psychological problems in schools.

educational psychology

noun

1. the study of methods of training and teaching and their effectiveness, and of the problems experienced in learning formal material; in particular, the study of how to help people, esp school children, with learning problems to overcome their difficulties

Other Words From

• educational psychologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of educational psychology¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

There, she studies educational psychology, which is how people learn.

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These problems constitute the subject matter of educational psychology, and at present can be only partially solved.

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Experimental psychology is but a half-century old; educational psychology, less than a quarter-century old.

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It rests upon the twin pillars of educational psychology and educational sociology.

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Here again it is not enough that the educational commanders should be aware of the correct educational psychology.

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Many teachers are inquiring, "What is the meaning of Apperception in educational psychology?"

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