Authors: Mr. Mayank Jain, and Dr. Sunita Khurana

ISBN: 978-93-7183-191-8

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/539

Date of Publication: December 16, 2025

About the Book: 

Education is fundamentally concerned with understanding learners—their growth, abilities, motivations, emotions, and individual differences. Educational Psychology plays a vital role in this understanding by applying psychological principles to teaching and learning processes. The book Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice is designed to provide a comprehensive, learner-centered, and application-oriented approach to the study of educational psychology.

This textbook aims to bridge the gap between psychological theory and classroom practice. It presents key concepts, theories, and research findings in a clear and systematic manner, while simultaneously emphasizing their practical relevance for teachers, teacher-trainees, and education professionals. The content reflects contemporary developments in psychology and education, including learner diversity, inclusive education, motivation, intelligence, personality, mental health, assessment, and effective teaching strategies.

The book is structured to support both conceptual understanding and practical application. Each unit is carefully organized to progress from foundational ideas to real-world classroom implications. Examples, illustrations, case situations, and reflective questions are included to encourage critical thinking and to help readers relate theory to everyday teaching-learning situations.

Special attention has been given to the needs of student teachers by presenting topics in a simple, lucid, and examination-oriented manner without compromising academic rigor. The language is accessible, yet precise, making the book suitable for self-study as well as guided instruction. The text aligns with current university syllabi and teacher education frameworks, ensuring its relevance across diverse educational contexts.

It is hoped that this book will not only help learners acquire knowledge of educational psychology but also inspire them to become reflective practitioners—capable of understanding learners better, adopting effective teaching strategies, and contributing meaningfully to the educational process.

The authors gratefully acknowledges the contributions of psychologists, educators, and researchers whose work has shaped the field of educational psychology. Constructive feedback from teachers, students, and readers is warmly welcomed for further improvement of this book.