One of the foundational exponents of educational psychology, B.F. Skinner, introduced radical behaviorism—a theory that emphasized the observable behaviors of learners rather than internal mental states. In doing so, Skinner proposed that learning i...More

Educational psychology offers essential insights into the dynamics of how we learn—not only when we succeed, but also when we struggle. George Reese’s analysis of “productive struggle” invites us to rethink the role of difficulty and failure in the...More

Social and emotional conditions significantly influence how students engage with learning. Emotions such as fear, anxiety, or shame can block cognitive processing, while positive emotions like safety, belonging, and confidence foster attention, moti...More

The “social mind” refers to the understanding that our thinking is not an isolated process, but one deeply embedded in community, relationships, and culture. Even when we think “inside our heads,” we draw upon language, values, and problem-solving s...More

One of the most influential and controversial ideas introduced by B.F. Skinner is his rejection of free will. As a radical behaviorist, Skinner argued that all human behavior is determined by environmental stimuli and reinforcement histories—not int...More

Yokoi's lecture is an example of how community and culture shape learning, he talks about how language (the cognitive configuration of language) favors, in Japanese culture, learning in mathematical areas and therefore in finance. He talks about the...More

As a teacher with two years of experience under Kenya’s 8-4-4 system, I’ve seen how quantitative methods,especially psychometric assessments,shape education decisions at all levels. Exams like the KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) help...More

Konsep: Penguatan positif (positive reinforcement) adalah prinsip dasar dalam behaviorisme yang merujuk pada pemberian stimulus menyenangkan setelah perilaku yang diinginkan untuk meningkatkan kemungkinan terulangnya perilaku tersebut

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The process of learning such as acquisition, processing, and application of knowledge is very critical specially on developing stages of a child. Deliberate analysis is needed but through Educational Psychology, everything is explicitly explained. T...More

You might be wondering why amidst all theories and neurological findings among human being, there are still different methods and paces of learning. This could probably be rooted on the impact of emotional and social well-being/conditions of individ...More