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BRIEF HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

The history of educational psychology is as old as the process of education on earth. A large number of eminent scholars and scientists have contributed to the development of educational psychology from time to time. We will mention the names of only those scholars whose contribution has direct relevance to the development of educational psychology as a major applied field within the context of psychology.

The development of educational psychology can be traced back to the time of Greek philosophers in the West. Democritus was the first philosopher who emphasized the influence of the home on the developing personality of the child.

In 4th B.C Plato and Aristotle developed a system of education and its relation to psychological principles. They wrote on various aspects of education such as types of education for different kinds of people, education of character, the profession of teaching and methods of teaching, nature of learning, the influence of home in education, etc. Aristotle presented his psychological views more systematically and comprehensively in his writings. He believed in the faculty theory of the mind and emphasized the intellectual process. His psychological doctrines were accepted by the world. He influenced the educative process for more than 2000 years.

The doctrines of Aristotle were modified by scholars. Aquinas in the 13th century attempted to modify Aristotelian teaching to suit the needs of his time.

Descartes also supported the ideas of Aristotle regarding the nature of true knowledge. Rousseau attempted to base education on the principles of human development. He prepared a detailed scheme of education in his famous book "Emile". John Locke, an empiricist, critically examined the doctrine of faculty psychology current in his time. Though he did not completely discard the faculties but argued that faculties were not real things in the soul that performed the actions indicated by their various names. He insisted that at birth, the human mind was not performed and ready to function, but potentially sensitive to impressions from the external world through the senses. Learning through experiences came to be known as empiricism. 

What is introduction to educational psychology?

The Introduction to Educational Psychology exam covers material that is usually taught in a one-semester undergraduate course in this subject. Emphasis is placed on principles of learning and cognition, teaching methods and classroom management, child growth and development, and evaluation and assessment of learning

Why do we study history of educational psychology?

A historical review of educational psychology might improve understanding of current status and problems. Before the American development of the field, the Greeks, Juan Vives in the 16th century, and Pestalozzi and Herbart in the 19th century applied psychological views to educational problems

Which is the oldest method of educational psychology?

introspection method

Here 'introspection method' is correct in the context as it is synonymous with 'self-observation'. It is the oldest method of educational psychology given by psychologist Wihlem Wundt and his disciple 'Titchener'.