Specialist knowledge series 5

Teachers influence people of different ages. The wide-ranging education system, from elementary to quaternary level, requires different learning prerequisites and points to differences in development. The extent to which this is taken into account depends on knowledge and implementation of development, learning ability, learning theories and forms, memory structures and functioning, teaching methods, motivation and socio-psychological aspects. A psychology for teachers is becoming increasingly necessary. It is aimed at teachers at colleges and universities, schools and teacher trainers, as well as trainers and course leaders. The article includes considerations on educational psychology, educational social psychology and increasingly important areas of teacher training. Psychological aspects in teaching, instruction, group leadership and/or training are essential elements for improving specific pedagogical efforts.