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1. To understand developmental characteristics of the students.
A prospective teacher should understand the characteristics of learners emerging at different stages of development; from infancy, childhood and adolescence and be able to impart instructions and mould their behaviour according to the specified goals of education.
2. To understand the nature of classroom learning.
A teacher should have a working knowledge of the learning process and problems of classroom learning in particular.
They should be able to communicate effectively in the classroom and understand the subject matter well.
S/he must understand the principles of learning and various approaches to the learning processes, problems of learning and remedial measures.
3. To understand individual differences.
The teacher with the knowledge of individual differences among his learners may adjust his teaching to the needs and requirements of the class. He may study the factors which are responsible to individual differences and create a conducive learning environment: ask individual questions to gauge understanding, give remedial teaching etc.
4. To understand effective teaching methods.
it helps in developing new strategies of teaching. The teacher is able to utilise various theories in order to organise her classroom teaching: different subjects require different teaching methods. They should be varied to suit the needs of the students.
5. To understand problems of children.
A teacher may understand the causes of problems of children which occur at different age levels and can successfully solve them, e.g. a teacher who is familiar with the fundamental principles of human behaviour applies her knowledge of psychology to solve the problems.
6. Curriculum construction.
Psychological principles are also used in formulating curriculum for different stages. Needs of students, developmental characteristics, learning patterns and the needs of the society are to be incorporated in the curriculum.
7. Measurement of learning outcome.
To help the teacher assess the learning outcome of the students. She can also evaluate her teaching methods in the light of the performance of the students and modify her strategy of teaching.
8. Understanding of group dynamics.
It is important to the importance of social behaviour and group dynamics in the classroom teaching and learning.
The teacher must know about the operations which work in total social environment and their effects on learning.
9. Guidance of the children.
One of the most important contributions of educational psychology is to equip teachers with skills that can help provide guidance and counselling services to their students. Guidance is one of the most important service because students have problems relating to career choice.
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