Innovations in Educational Psychology explores modern developments in educational psychology as a scientific study of teaching and learning. The book covers key areas such as self-perception, social and moral development, constructivism, experiential learning, and learning environments. It also discusses advanced concepts like self-regulated learning, metacognition, and cognitive apprenticeship. With emphasis on group learning and inclusive education, it reflects current educational needs. Written in simple and clear language, the book is useful for students, teachers, scholars, and psychologists.

It serves as a practical and comprehensive guide to understanding innovative approaches in educational psychology.

Dr. Agyajit Singh retired as Head of, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab) after serving for 30 years in the Department of Education and Psychology. He holds a master’s degree in psychology and education, with M.Litt. in Educational Psychology and PhD in Sports Psychology. He has experience teaching postgraduate classes in the subjects of Educational Psychology as well as Measurement and Evaluation. He also worked as a coordinator in the Department of Correspondence Courses of the University for B.Ed. and M.Ed. courses for a few years.

He has had the privilege of serving the prestigiously internationally famed institution, i.e., Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, as a sports Psychologist for many years. He worked as a team Psychologist with the Indian Athletic Team and Indian Women's Hockey Team before the Busan Asian Games in 2002, while he was serving at N.S. National Institute of Sports, Patiala.

He also worked as Principal-cum-Director of a few colleges of Education for three years after his retirement. He has published more than 200 articles and research papers in different journals and magazines of repute. He has published 64 books in Psychology and Education and 23 books in Sports Psychology. He has guided 45 PhD scholars and 30 M.Phil. research theses.

He has attended more than 70 national and international conferences and seminars in India and abroad, where he has been presenting his research papers. He also attended the 5th World Sports Psychology Conference held in Brussels (Belgium) in November 1987 and visited the National Institute of Sports (INSEP) in Paris (France). He visited Belgium, France, and the USA for academic pursuits. He was in Boston (USA) thrice. S.I.S. International Society honored him with a research award in 2001.

He was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” in Sports Psychology by the Sports Psychology Association of India at the International Conference of Sports Psychology held at Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior, in 2009. He was a member of the Senate and Syndicate of Punjabi University during 1990–92. He was a member of the Finance Committee of the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.

He was honored with the award of Eminent Psychologist by the PRAACHI Psycho-Cultural Research Association at its 10th annual conference held at D.A.V. College for Women, Ferozepur Cantt in 2016. Recently, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Psychology by the International Tele-Psychology Association and SIS Society (USA) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. He worked for 32 years as a guest faculty member at Punjab Jail Training School, Patiala, as well as the Department of Physiotherapy of Punjabi University, Patiala, for 15 years.

Chapter 1 Educational Psychology: Nature and Scope
Chapter 2 Understanding the Self-Acceptance and Self-Perception Theory
Chapter 3 Social Maturity and Social Adjustment
Chapter 4 Moral Development: Need of the Hour
Chapter 5 Constructivism: Concept, Planning, and Development of Learning Experiences
Chapter 6 Experiential Learning: Learning as Mediated Process
Chapter 7 Learning Environment: Meaning, Need, and Planning Phases
Chapter 8 Situated Learning and Social Mediation
Chapter 9 Learning Styles: Meaning, Concept and Implication
Chapter 10 Learning as Construction of Knowledge
Chapter 11 Self-Regulated Learning and Self-Efficacy
Chapter 12 Cognitive Negotiability and Cognitive Apprenticeship
Chapter 13 Meta-Cognition: A Modern Concept
Chapter 14 Group Learning Strategies
Chapter 15 Inclusive Education: Concept and Process