Psychology in Education
By Anita Woolfolk et al.
November 2007
Pearson Education
Distrubuted by Trans-Atlantic Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9781405835411
824 pages, Illustrated
$95.00 Paper Original
Description
This first European adaptation of Anita Woolfolk’s market-leading text Educational Psychology is unrivalled in its field and is essential reading for anyone studying or interested in education from a psychological perspective.
Thoroughly rewritten in a European context, this truly comprehensive book blends cutting edge theory and the latest international research with a wealth of examples, practical applications and tips from experienced educational practitioners, working in a broad range of settings. Extensive pedagogy with features such as Discussion Points and Chapter Summaries promote ease of learning and therefore make this a must-have text for anyone studying in this field.
Contents
Chapter 1 Teachers, Teaching and Educational Psychology
Part 1 Learners
Chapter 2 Cognitive Development
and Language
Chapter 3 Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Chapter
4 Learner Differences and Learning Needs
Chapter 5 Culture
and Diversity
Part 2 Learning and Motivation
Chapter 6 Behavioural
Views of Learning
Chapter 7 Cognitive Views of Learning
Chapter 8 Complex
Cognitive Processes
Chapter 9 Social Cognitive and Constructivist
Views of Learning
Chapter 10 Motivation in Learning and
Teaching
Chapter 11 Engaged Learning: Cooperation and Community
Part 3 Teaching and Motivation
Chapter 12 Creating
Learning Environments
Chapter 13 Teaching for Learning
Chapter 14 Standardised
Testing
Chapter 15 Classroom Assessment
Glossary
References
Index
Key features in each chapter include:
- Stop and Think- encouraging you to question theories and arguments in the book and develop skills in critical thinking.
- Focus on Practice- including teaching tips and practical suggestions based on the theory and research discussed in the chapter.
- In the Classroom – real-world scenarios linking key themes to actual practice
- Discussion Points- examining two contrasting perspectives on an important or controversial topic, helping you gain a balanced and informed opinion.
- Connect and Extend– a margin feature highlighting additional research, articles and other useful resources for further reading and information.
- Chapter Summary-revisiting the main arguments and themes covered in the chapter
- A comprehensive Glossary explaining key terms
“This wide-ranging and theoretically grounded text is set to become a classic in the psychology of education”
-Alec Webster - Professor Emeritus In Educational Psychology, University Of Bristol
“This is an exceptionally strong book that explains the psychology in education in a clear and vivid way. I also appreciated the European approach of the book […] I would certainly recommend educators to use this book”.
-Sofie Loyens - Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology,
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
Return to main page of Trans-Atlantic Publications