Educational psychology is concerned with the teaching and learning process and also with the development of better teaching techniques. It also deals with the relationship between intelligence and school performance. The knowledge of educational psychology not only helps to understand the nursing students and their problems better but also teach them more effectively. It is a useful aid in understanding the advancements in educational technology. This unit deals with nature, scope, importance and methods of educational psychology. It concludes with the significance of educational psychology in nursing profession.