In a B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) college, a Psychology Laboratory plays a crucial role in helping student-teachers understand the psychological principles of learning, development, and behavior through practical experience. It is more modest than a research psychology lab, focusing on educational psychology and basic experiments that relate to teaching and learning.
Purpose of a Psychology Lab in B.Ed. College:
- To provide hands-on experience with psychological tests and experiments.
- To help student-teachers understand learner behavior, individual differences, intelligence, motivation, memory, etc.
- To apply psychological theories in educational settings.