IPD 1

EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (IPD)
Date : 23/01/2007
Time : 11.30 – 13.30
Venue : Studio 2
Topic : Introduction to Psychology

Generally the topic is about the foundation or the basis of psychology as a whole and educational psychology to be specific. The first thing that we need to understand in this chapter is that, the concepts of psychology and educational psychology.

Psychology is defined as a systematic study of animal and human behavior (observable and mental processes). This study also covers all kinds of pursuits. The term “behavior” includes all those aspects of human activity which can be observed.

On the other hand, educational psychology is a systematic study of learners, learning and teaching. It applies the findings of general, social and child psychology to assist for a better understanding in the learning process.

In this chapter, I have also learnt about motivation; types of motivation as well as the factors of motivation according to Maslow’s Theory. Specifically it is about motivating pupils based on the environment and also to use cooperative and collaborative learning.

The significant key terms in this chapter are, psychology, educational psychology, instincts, needs, drives, motivation, intrinsic (internal), extrinsic (external), Marlow’s Theory (deficiency and growth needs), cooperative and collaborative learning. It is important for us to know all the key terms as we need to know how to handle pupils’ age ranging from seven to twelve years old.

It is also vital for us to know as we need to later apply it in our practicum as well as our career soon after. The copies of notes given are sufficient and understandable except for the importance of psychology which has not been stated directly.