<P> Johann Herbart ( 1776 -- 1841 ) is considered the father of educational psychology . He believed that learning was influenced by interest in the subject and the teacher . He thought that teachers should consider the students ' existing mental sets -- what they already know -- when presenting new information or material . Herbart came up with what are now known as the formal steps . The 5 steps that teachers should use are : </P>
<P> Johann Herbart ( 1776 -- 1841 ) is considered the father of educational psychology . He believed that learning was influenced by interest in the subject and the teacher . He thought that teachers should consider the students ' existing mental sets -- what they already know -- when presenting new information or material . Herbart came up with what are now known as the formal steps . The 5 steps that teachers should use are : </P>
who is known as the father of education psychology
who is known as the father of education psychology
Johann Herbart
Johann Herbart