Research
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Educational Psychology is the scientific study of learning and teaching with the goal of improving educational practice. Educational psychology integrates findings from the following areas of psychological research:
- Learning, including cognitive and constructivist theories of learning.
- Motivation, such as the differences between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation as well as the relationship between setting goals and achievement.
- Cognitive Abilities, such as the hierarchical theory of intelligence.
- Development, including cognitive development as well as social and emotional development.
Educational psychology also examines the effectiveness of teaching practices such as the following.
- Teaching strategies that result in beneficial educational outcomes such as academic achievement and intrinsic motivation.
- Fostering effective teacher-student relationships.
- Strategies of teaching self-regulation skills so students can monitor their own learning process.
- The effect of teachers' beliefs on their teaching practices.
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