Psychology In Educating

People are the main aspect of teaching and education, so they have to study the nature and rules which have an effect on their physical and mental development. Teaching is the science of education, and it is the approach that people transfer their knowledge and experience to others. In other words, psychology is the scientific study of behavior and the mental process. It is also the link of what people do, how they do it, and why they do it. Psychology appears everywhere and in any situation in people’s life. In order to educate people, we are required to have a basic understanding of psychology and to comprehend the nature of people, particular in the classroom. In many ways, therefore, psychology plays an importance role in the progress of teaching.

Understanding the student’s behavior and mind is considered as the first usefulness of psychology in teaching. How the students act and conduct and themselves why they do it is coming up from their thinking. Because of psychology the, teacher is simply aware of their preference and requirement. The way that students think defines their performance. For instance, the students who do not catch the lesson well will say quiet and do nothing, and when the teacher asks related questions, no one answers. The teacher rapidly recognizes that students fell bored and need more explanation and examples. In that way, the teacher an sort it out by raising his voice, telling or explaining to the class with funny words, and having some students answer several questions so as to make them focus on the class activities. These are ways of psychology does today.

The second importance is that psychology is the basic point related to the intelligent memory of the students. Reaching the goal in teaching a lesson, the instructor will use psychological methods to make the students remember what they are learning promptly such as teaching the ways of revising and thinking and teaching how to create imagination. These techniques will sharp en the students’ memory because when the teacher gives an explanation, students listen and think carefully in order to fine questions to ask back, and then they must not the remarks. This will not be revised at home with imagination of the new creation will be made. For example, without imagination, The architect student could not graduate. This is because they study drawing and designing the structures of building or any object; hence, they need to think, dream and imagine of what is always new to make their master plans creatively in the global challenging world.

Last but not least, using eye contact and motivation is another psychological strategy to hold the class. This is also the main key to problem solving. It is the fact that where there are people, there are problems even in the class. Students are too young to understand the reality, so they can make mistakes without doubt. Students can ruin their teaching by making noise; thus, using eye contact regularly while explaining, the teacher can keep the class tranquil and quiet. Eye contact can tell students that the teacher and lesson are very essential because he could show and inform their thinking through his eyes. Next, the teacher will not blame them, but give comments and encourage them peacefully.

By the following this tips, the necessities of psychology is considered as the main key in helping, leading, and using the class to edge of success. It helps both the teacher and students. Students’ behavior and thinking is always being understood by the psychological teacher. Moreover, students are able to improve their analysis and draw their dream with reality and imagination. Dealing with class difficulties, in addition, can be settled by using eye contact and encouragement. Personally, psychology is one the best teaching methods besides professional skills and pedagogy.

By: Khay Sosera

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Reference :

- Norton University Newsletter, September 2010 / January 2011, Page: 74.