The content of educational psychology

Abstract

A review of several studies published between 1927 and 1949 indicates notable differences in the content of textbooks on educational psychology. Such texts overlap considerably with those on general psychology and child psychology. Four broad areas are usually included: growth and development, learning, adjustment, and evaluation. Textbooks in educational psychology should illustrate the application of principles of general and child psychology in the work of the teacher. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1949 American Psychological Association.