Psychology for Teachers (eBook)

Scott Buckler, Paul Castle (Autoren)

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2025 | 4., Fourth Edition
449 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-0362-0329-0 (ISBN)

Infos

This is an essential textbook for teachers and those training to teach on applying research from psychology to education. It offers practical advice on 'what works' in the classroom. Not only will you understand how to teach effectively but also why, with explanations deeply rooted in theory and practice. Brimming with references to popular culture and packed with a range of tips, tasks, case studies and critical points, this book will keep you informed and intrigued in equal measure.This fourth edition includes: Significant updates to content on cognitive psychology and educational neuroscience; neurodivergence and special educational needs; and supporting mental wellbeing. Condensed and reworked chapters with a stronger focus on practical application in the classroom. Classroom examples described in universal terms to support teachers anywhere in the world.

Inhalt

SECTION ONE: UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY
1Introduction
2Philosophy of education
SECTION TWO: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION
3Psychodynamic perspectives
4Behaviourist perspectives
5Social perspectives
6Humanistic perspectives
7Cognitive perspectives
SECTION THREE: THE DEVELOPING CHILD
8Neurological, perceptual, and physical development
9The development of the self
10Social, emotional, personality, and behavioural development
SECTION FOUR: MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE LEARNER
11Motivation
12Applied cognitive science and educational neuroscience
13Neurodivergence within the broader context
14Mental wellbeing
15Applied psychological skills
16Using applied psychology to enhance behaviour
17The effective teacher

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.4.2025
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Allgemeinbildende Schulen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Pädagogische Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Grundschule
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Sekundarstufe I+II
• Schlagworte: classroom organisation • Cognitive Load • Cognitive Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Educational Psychology • Education Studies • neurodivergence • pgce • Psychology in the classroom • Psychology of Education • QTS • teacher training • teacher wellbeing • Teaching methods
• ISBN-10: 1-0362-0329-8 / 1036203298
• ISBN-13: 978-1-0362-0329-0 / 9781036203290