Psychology and the Teacher

8th Auflage
ISBN: 978-0-8264-8715-5
Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL

Buch, Englisch, 628 Seiten, Format (B × H): 208 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1549 g

An up-to-date introduction to psychology for all teachers

New and spacious text design including chapter outlines and new heading styles
- Table linking chapters to teaching standards, a glossary and case studies
- Easy for the busy trainee teacher to navigate
- A classic text with a place on reading lists for PGCE and undergraduate Educational Studies courses across the UK

Now in its 8th edition, Psychology and the Teacher has been a landmark in its field for 30 years. It provides an introduction to psychology for all teachers. Professor Child covers all areas of education, from child development to motivation, human difference, special needs education, assessment and classroom management.

This edition includes new coverage of gender and cultural diversity, behavioural problems, social development and the learning environment. This book is more user-friendly than ever before with a new text design, chapter outlines for easy dipping in and out, and more emphasis on the concerns of the teacher and practical applications of theory.

Psychology and the Teacher is designed to meet the requirements of student teachers, as well as those of experienced teachers and educationalists who need to renew their acquaintance with psychology.

Zielgruppe

Teachers, Trainees

Autoren/Hrsg.

Child, Dennis

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Pädagogische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section 1: Introduction
1. Psychology and Education
Section 2: Development
2. The Nervous System
3. Attention and Perception
4. Concept Formation and Cognitive Development
5. Language and Thought
6. Social Development
Section 3: Learning
7. Learning Theory and Practice
8. Learning and Memory
9. Human Motivation
Section 4: Individual Differences
10. Human Intelligence
11. Gender and Cultural Diversity
12. The Gifted and the Talented
13. Special Educational Needs
14. Behavioural Difficulties
15. Personality, Learning and Teaching Styles
Section 5: Educational Research and Assessment
16. Research in Education
17. Standardization and Item Analysis
18. Educational Assessment
Section 6: Classroom and Curriculum Management
19. The Learning Environment
20. Effective Classroom Strategies
21. The Curriculum Process
22. Psychology and Career Choice
References
Name Index
Subject Index