HES1 Q.55
0. Who is known as the father of educational psychology?
- Option : C
- Explanation :
Johann Friedrich Herbart is considered the father of educational psychology for applying psychology principles to teaching and developing structured instructional methods.
Option A: Pestology
Incorrect; Pestalozzi contributed to education but is not linked with educational psychology.Option B: Devy
Incorrect; possibly a misspelling. John Dewey was a major educational reformer but not the "father" of educational psychology.Option C: Herbart
Correct; he applied psychological insights to educational practice systematically.Option D: Spencer
Incorrect; Herbert Spencer was a philosopher, not a foundational figure in educational psychology.
