Etymologically, psychology comes from the word "psyche" meaning soul or breath of life, and "logos" or knowledge. Viewed from the meaning of the word is as if psychology is the science of the soul or the study of the soul. If we refer to one of the requirements of science that is the object being studied, it is not right if we interpret psychology as a science of the soul or the study of the soul, because soul is something that is abstract and can not be observed directly.
With regard to the object of this psychology, it is most likely to be observed and studied are the manifestation of the soul itself that is in the form of individual behavior in interacting with their environment. Thus, the psychology seems to be interpreted as a study of individual behavior in interacting with their environment.
Psychology is divided into two parts, namely general psychology (general phsychology) that examine the behavior in general and special psychology that examines individual behavior in specific situations, including:
* Developmental Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals who are in the process of development starting from the time of conception until the end of life.
* Psychology of Personality; examine the behavior of specific individuals seen from the aspect - aspect of his personality.
* Clinical Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals for purposes of healing (clinical)
* Abnormal Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals who are classified as abnormal.
* Industrial Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals in relation to the industrial world.
* Educational Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals in the educational situation
Besides the type - the type of psychology mentioned above, there are various other types of psychology, even very likely the future will increasingly continue to grow, in line with the development of the life of an increasingly dynamic and complex.Educational psychology as a science can be said because in it has had a science requirement criteria, namely:
* Ontological; object of educational psychology is the behavior of individuals who are involved directly or indirectly with education, such as students, teachers, administrators, parents, learners and community education.
* Epistemological; the theories, concepts, principles and propositions - propositions educational psychology generated by systematic efforts through a variety of longitudinal studies and cross sectional studies, both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
* Axiological; benefit from educational psychology particularly with respect to achieving efficiency and effectiveness of the educational process.
Thus, educational psychology can be interpreted as one branch of psychology that specifically examine the behavior of individuals within the context of the educational situation in order to find the facts, generalizations and theories related to educational psychology, which is obtained through a specific scientific method, in order to achieve effectiveness educational process.
Education can not be separated from psychology. Contributions of psychology to education is enormous. Educational activities, especially in formal education, such as curriculum development, Teaching and Learning, evaluation systems, and services Guidance and Counselling is a major activity in which education can not be separated from psychology.
Education as an activity in which involved many people, including students, teachers, adminsitrator, communities and parents of students. Therefore, for the purpose of education can be achieved effectively and efficiently, then everyone involved in education should be able to understand about the behavior of individuals as well as to show their behavior effectively.
Teachers in carrying out its role as a mentor, educator and trainer for the learners, certainly required to understand the various aspects of her behavior and the behavior of those associated with his duties, especially the behavior of learners-with all its aspects, so that they can perform the task and its role effective, which in turn can contribute significantly to the achievement of educational goals in school.
This is where the importance of Educational Psychology for teachers. Mastery of teachers about educational psychology is one that must be mastered teacher competence, the pedagogical competence. Muhibbin Shah (2003) says that "among knowledge-knowledge that need to be controlled by teachers and prospective teachers is the knowledge of applied psychology is closely related to the learning process of learners'
By understanding the psychology of education, a teacher through a consideration - the psychological considerations are expected to:
1. Formulate learning objectives appropriately.
By understanding the psychology of an adequate education is expected teachers will be more precise in determining the form of the desired behavior change as a goal of learning. For example, by seeking to apply Bloom's thoughts about the taxonomy of individual behavior and relate it to theories of individual development.
2. Choosing strategies or teaching methods accordingly.
By understanding the psychology of an adequate education teachers are expected to determine the strategy or method of learning the proper and appropriate, and able to relate to the characteristics and uniqueness of the individual, the type of learning and learning styles and levels of development being experienced by their students.
3. Provide guidance or even provide counseling.
Duties and role of teachers, in addition to carrying out the learning, is also expected to guide their students. By understanding the psychology of education, we expect teachers to provide psychological assistance appropriately and correctly, through a process of interpersonal relationship full of warmth and intimacy.
4. Facilitate and motivate learners' learning.
Facilitate means to try to develop all potential students, such as talent, intelligence and interests. While the motivation may be interpreted seeks to provide encouragement to students to perform certain acts, particularly acts of learning. Without a proper understanding of educational psychology, it seems that the teacher will have difficulty manifests itself as a facilitator and motivator of student learning.
5. Creating a conducive learning climate.
The effectiveness of learning requires the presence of a conducive learning climate. Teachers with an adequate understanding of educational psychology makes it possible to to create a climate conducive socio-emotional in the classroom, so students can learn with a comfortable and enjoyable.
6, Interact appropriately with students.
The understanding of teachers about educational psychology allows for the realization of interaction with the students is more wise, empathetic and be really nice to be in front of their students.
7. Assessing learning outcomes are fair.
The understanding of teachers about educational psychology to helping with the teacher in developing student learning assessment more equitable, both in technical assessment, compliance with the principles of assessment and determine the results of the assessment.
With regard to the object of this psychology, it is most likely to be observed and studied are the manifestation of the soul itself that is in the form of individual behavior in interacting with their environment. Thus, the psychology seems to be interpreted as a study of individual behavior in interacting with their environment.
Psychology is divided into two parts, namely general psychology (general phsychology) that examine the behavior in general and special psychology that examines individual behavior in specific situations, including:
* Developmental Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals who are in the process of development starting from the time of conception until the end of life.
* Psychology of Personality; examine the behavior of specific individuals seen from the aspect - aspect of his personality.
* Clinical Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals for purposes of healing (clinical)
* Abnormal Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals who are classified as abnormal.
* Industrial Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals in relation to the industrial world.
* Educational Psychology; examine the behavior of individuals in the educational situation
Besides the type - the type of psychology mentioned above, there are various other types of psychology, even very likely the future will increasingly continue to grow, in line with the development of the life of an increasingly dynamic and complex.Educational psychology as a science can be said because in it has had a science requirement criteria, namely:
* Ontological; object of educational psychology is the behavior of individuals who are involved directly or indirectly with education, such as students, teachers, administrators, parents, learners and community education.
* Epistemological; the theories, concepts, principles and propositions - propositions educational psychology generated by systematic efforts through a variety of longitudinal studies and cross sectional studies, both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
* Axiological; benefit from educational psychology particularly with respect to achieving efficiency and effectiveness of the educational process.
Thus, educational psychology can be interpreted as one branch of psychology that specifically examine the behavior of individuals within the context of the educational situation in order to find the facts, generalizations and theories related to educational psychology, which is obtained through a specific scientific method, in order to achieve effectiveness educational process.
Education can not be separated from psychology. Contributions of psychology to education is enormous. Educational activities, especially in formal education, such as curriculum development, Teaching and Learning, evaluation systems, and services Guidance and Counselling is a major activity in which education can not be separated from psychology.
Education as an activity in which involved many people, including students, teachers, adminsitrator, communities and parents of students. Therefore, for the purpose of education can be achieved effectively and efficiently, then everyone involved in education should be able to understand about the behavior of individuals as well as to show their behavior effectively.
Teachers in carrying out its role as a mentor, educator and trainer for the learners, certainly required to understand the various aspects of her behavior and the behavior of those associated with his duties, especially the behavior of learners-with all its aspects, so that they can perform the task and its role effective, which in turn can contribute significantly to the achievement of educational goals in school.
This is where the importance of Educational Psychology for teachers. Mastery of teachers about educational psychology is one that must be mastered teacher competence, the pedagogical competence. Muhibbin Shah (2003) says that "among knowledge-knowledge that need to be controlled by teachers and prospective teachers is the knowledge of applied psychology is closely related to the learning process of learners'
By understanding the psychology of education, a teacher through a consideration - the psychological considerations are expected to:
1. Formulate learning objectives appropriately.
By understanding the psychology of an adequate education is expected teachers will be more precise in determining the form of the desired behavior change as a goal of learning. For example, by seeking to apply Bloom's thoughts about the taxonomy of individual behavior and relate it to theories of individual development.
2. Choosing strategies or teaching methods accordingly.
By understanding the psychology of an adequate education teachers are expected to determine the strategy or method of learning the proper and appropriate, and able to relate to the characteristics and uniqueness of the individual, the type of learning and learning styles and levels of development being experienced by their students.
3. Provide guidance or even provide counseling.
Duties and role of teachers, in addition to carrying out the learning, is also expected to guide their students. By understanding the psychology of education, we expect teachers to provide psychological assistance appropriately and correctly, through a process of interpersonal relationship full of warmth and intimacy.
4. Facilitate and motivate learners' learning.
Facilitate means to try to develop all potential students, such as talent, intelligence and interests. While the motivation may be interpreted seeks to provide encouragement to students to perform certain acts, particularly acts of learning. Without a proper understanding of educational psychology, it seems that the teacher will have difficulty manifests itself as a facilitator and motivator of student learning.
5. Creating a conducive learning climate.
The effectiveness of learning requires the presence of a conducive learning climate. Teachers with an adequate understanding of educational psychology makes it possible to to create a climate conducive socio-emotional in the classroom, so students can learn with a comfortable and enjoyable.
6, Interact appropriately with students.
The understanding of teachers about educational psychology allows for the realization of interaction with the students is more wise, empathetic and be really nice to be in front of their students.
7. Assessing learning outcomes are fair.
The understanding of teachers about educational psychology to helping with the teacher in developing student learning assessment more equitable, both in technical assessment, compliance with the principles of assessment and determine the results of the assessment.
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