Educational psychology covers a broad study, including the growth and development of a child. And for this discussion, I’ll point out the essence of it in teaching.

It’s important for everyone specially an educator to have an understanding of educational psychology since he/she can’t simply assume that all children have the same aptitude and learning abilities. With the help of educational psychology, a teacher will be familiar of what to expect in terms of the learning process and level of understanding of students depending on their age or age group.

Using this knowledge, teachers can tailor fit their curriculum, teaching methods, and even assessment methods.

Having a knowledge of the human behavior, a teacher will also know how to respond appropriately whenever there are challenges when it comes to children’s learning or even extra-curricular events.

This field of psychology gives a keen insight into the emotional, social, and cognitive processes of human beings and as we all know, a teacher’s responsibility isn’t limited to what goes on in the classroom. From time to time, teachers need to get involved in students’ other affairs and become a role model. This field helps teachers to understand their own potential.