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Educational Psychology (D.El.Ed)

Shiksha Manovigyan - learning theories, motivation, intelligence, personality and individual differences of learners.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters20Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Nature and Methods of Educational Psychology 4 topics
  1. Meaning, nature and scope
  2. Introspection and observation
  3. Case study and experimental method
  4. Importance for the teacher
02Unit 2: Motivation 4 topics
  1. Meaning and types: intrinsic and extrinsic
  2. Maslow's hierarchy of needs
  3. Reward and punishment
  4. Ways to motivate children in class
03Unit 3: Intelligence 4 topics
  1. Meaning of intelligence
  2. Theories: Spearman, Thurstone, Gardner, Guilford
  3. IQ and its calculation
  4. Verbal and non-verbal intelligence tests
04Unit 4: Personality 4 topics
  1. Meaning and determinants
  2. Type theories: Jung, Kretschmer
  3. Trait theories
  4. Assessment: questionnaire, interview, projective tests (Rorschach, TAT)
05Unit 5: Individual Differences, Creativity and Adjustment 4 topics
  1. Individual differences and their causes
  2. Creativity and divergent thinking
  3. Adjustment and mental health
  4. Defence mechanisms

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the meaning, scope and methods of educational psychology
  • Use theories of motivation to make learners interested
  • Explain theories of intelligence and calculate IQ
  • Describe theories of personality and methods of its assessment
  • Identify individual differences, creativity and defence mechanisms of children

Who it is for

  • D.El.Ed (formerly BTC) trainees of Semester 2 (SCERT Uttar Pradesh)
  • Candidates preparing for UPTET / CTET who want a semester-wise revision

What you need

  • Admitted to the two-year D.El.Ed (BTC) course of SCERT Uttar Pradesh
  • Semester 1 completed
  • SCERT D.El.Ed textbook / notes for the semester

Questions

Which syllabus does the Educational Psychology course follow?

It follows the SCERT Uttar Pradesh D.El.Ed (BTC) scheme, Semester 2. Where a DIET or private institute uses a slightly different order, the centre follows the trainee's own institute syllabus.

Will this help in the semester examination?

Yes. Each unit is revised with short notes, objective questions and previous-paper style practice.

Is it useful for UPTET / CTET?

Yes, the content and pedagogy questions match the level asked in teacher eligibility tests.

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