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Topic 1
Educational Psychology
Meaning, Definition and Nature of Educational Psychology
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Scope of Educational Psychology
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Importance of Educational Psychology for Teachers
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Methods of Educational Psychology- Introspection and Observation
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Methods of Educational Psychology- Experimental and Case study
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Topic 2
Growth and Development
Introduction to Growth and Development
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General Principles of Growth and Development
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Observable Principles of Growth and Development
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Internal factors influencing Growth and Development
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External Factors Influencing Growth and Development
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Topic 3
Piaget's Cognitive Development
Introduction to Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
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Principles of The Cognitive Growth Process
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Sensorimotor Stage
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Pre-operational Stage (2 – 7 Years) of Cognitive Development
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Concrete-operational Stage (7 – 11 Years) of Cognitive Development
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Formal-operational Stage (11 years and above) of Cognitive Development
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Educational Implications of Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
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Topic 4
Freud’s Psycho-sexual development
Oral Stage
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Anal Stage
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Phallic Stage
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Latency Stage
Genital Stage
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Topic 5
Erikson's Psycho-social Development
Introduction to Erikson's Stages of psychosocial Development
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Trust vs. Mistrust
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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
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Initiative vs. Guilt
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Industry vs. Inferiority
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Identity vs. Role Confusion
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Intimacy vs. Isolation
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Generativity vs. Stagnation
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Integrity vs. Despair
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Educational Implications of Erikson's Theory
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Topic 6
Robert Havighurst’s developmental tasks
Introduction
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Infancy and Childhood (0-5 years)
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Childhood (6-12 years)
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Adolescence (13-18 years)
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Early Adulthood (19-30 years)
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Middle Age (30-60 years)
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Later Maturity (60+ years)
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Topic 7
Piaget and Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Introduction to Piaget and Kohlberg’s Moral Development
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Pre-Conventional Level of Moral Development
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Conventional Level of Moral Development
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Post-Conventional Level of Moral Development
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Inferences and Educational Implications of Moral Development
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Please watch the video for 'Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development' by Ms. Rupal Thakkar
Topic 8
Development of Self Concept
Aspects and Components of Self Concept
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Self concept at different stages of life
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Topic 9
Development of Attitude
Definition and Components of Attitude
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Factors Determining Attitude
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Topic 10
Process of Learning
Definition and Characteristics of Learning Process
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Types of Learning
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Factors affecting Learning
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Please watch the video for 'Types of Learning' by Dr. Vasundhara Padmanabhan
Please watch the video for 'Process of Learning - Steps' by Dr. Vasundhara Padmanabhan
Topic 11
Transfer of Learning
Concept of Transfer of Learning
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Significance of Transfer of Learning
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Types and Principles of Transfer of Learning
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Theories of Transfer of Learning
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Educational Implications of Transfer of Learning
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Topic 12
Domains of Learning - Robert Gagne
Domains of Learning
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Hierarchy of Learning
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Topic 13
Creativity
Creativity- Meaning, Definition, concept and nature
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Factors of Creativity
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Process of Creativity
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Characteristics of Creative People
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Teacher’s role in stimulating creativity
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Brainstorming technique for creativity (Alex Osborn)
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Synectics technique for creativity (Gorden)
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Topic 14
Motivation
Meaning, Nature and Types of Motivation
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Characteristics of Motivation
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Techniques for Increasing Learner Motivation
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Topic 15
Thinking Process
Thinking process and Imagery- meaning and definition
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Types of Thinking
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Types of Imagination
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Topic 16
Personality
Meaning and Definition of Personality
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Traits of Personality (Gordon Allport)
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Factors of Personality
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Types of Personality
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Questionnaire-Techniques of personality
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Personality Inventory and Rating scale
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Topic 17
Attention
Attention – Meaning and Importance
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Span of Attention
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Fluctuation of Attention
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Division of Attention
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Distraction of Attention
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Importance of Attention in Learning
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Broadbent’s Early Selection Theory
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Treisman’s Attenuation Theory
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Deutsch and Norman’s Late Selection Theory
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Educational Implications of Attention
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Please watch the video for 'Attention' by Ms. Ruchika Miglani
Topic 18
Perception
Perception
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Law of Proximity
Law of Similarity
Law of Continuity
Figure and Ground
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Law of Closure
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Topic 19
Aptitude
Concept and Meaning of Aptitude
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Importance of Aptitude
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Types of Aptitude Tests
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Uses of Aptitude Tests
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Topic 20