Synthesis of Psychology and Pedagogy
Top 20 Psychological Principles
for Teaching and Learning
Synthesizing decades of research in cognitive science, developmental psychology, and social psychology, the American Psychological Association (APA) has identified the top 20 principles that enhance classroom success. This guide serves as an evidence-based roadmap for teachers and educators.
PREPARED BY
Assoc. Prof. Ömer AVCI
Assoc. Prof. Serkan UÇAN
IMU AI & Digital Transformation Office
References (APA 7)
American Psychological Association, Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education. (2015). Top 20 principles from psychology for preK–12 teaching and learning. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ed/schools/cpse/top-twenty-principles.pdf