Author(s)

Zheng Zhichen ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, 300134, China

Corresponding Author

Zheng Zhichen

ABSTRACT

This paper investigates the application of educational psychology in higher education, aiming to explore how educational psychology theories can effectively enhance teaching practices and improve student learning outcomes. First, the paper outlines the basic concepts and theories of educational psychology, including developmental psychology, learning theories, motivation theories, cognitive development, and emotional and social development. Next, it analyzes the specific applications of educational psychology in higher education, covering areas such as instructional design, classroom management, student behavior, assessment, and feedback. Through case studies, the paper demonstrates the practical effects and applications of educational psychology in enhancing teaching quality, managing classroom behavior, and implementing effective assessments. Additionally, the paper addresses the challenges faced when applying educational psychology in higher education and proposes corresponding strategies and recommendations. Finally, the paper looks forward to the future development of educational psychology and provides prospects for further research. The study shows that the application of educational psychology can significantly improve the effectiveness of higher education and promote the comprehensive development of students.

KEYWORDS

Educational psychology; Higher education teaching; Instructional design; Classroom management

CITE THIS PAPER

Zheng Zhichen, Research on the Application of Educational Psychology in Teaching. Applied & Educational Psychology (2024) Vol. 5: 145-152. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2024.050520.

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