MEANING DEFINITIONS AND NATURE OF PSYCHOLOGY

CHANGING CONCEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY

1.psychology as the science of soul
2.psychology as the science of mind
3.psychology as the science of consciousness
4.psychology as the science of behaviour

OBJECTIVES OF PSYCHOLOGY TO THEORY OF EDUCATION

1.to understanding the nature of classroom learning
2.to understanding developmental characteristics
3.in isolating effective teaching methods
4.to identify individual differences
5.to identify problem of children
6.knowledge of mental health
7.for conducting research
8.to measurement of learning out come
9.to understanding group dynamic


OBJECTIVES OF PSYCHOLOGY TO PRACTICE OF EDUCATION

1.objectives in using teaching materials
2.help to make co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to effective
3.help to write ,production and use to textbook
4.help the school administration and classroom management
5.to solve the problems of discipline
6.to manage time table and proper use
7.use of innovations
8.construction and use of education plan