Educational Psychology
Educational psychology is a branch of psychology that studies how people learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools as organizations. It applies psychological theories and research methods to understand and improve learning processes, instructional design, and educational outcomes across diverse populations and contexts.
Developers should learn educational psychology when designing educational technology (edtech), training materials, or user interfaces that involve learning, such as tutorials, documentation, or gamified systems. It helps create more effective and engaging learning experiences by understanding cognitive processes, motivation, and individual differences, which is crucial for apps like Duolingo, Coursera, or corporate training platforms.