Psychology for Teachers
eBook - ePub

Psychology for Teachers

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Psychology for Teachers

About this book

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.

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Yes, you can access Psychology for Teachers by Scott Buckler,Paul Castle in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Educational Psychology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Contents
  8. Online Resources
  9. New to this Edition
  10. Use of Language
  11. About the Authors
  12. Foreword
  13. Preface
  14. Acknowledgements
  15. Publisher Acknowledgements
  16. Section I The Roots of Psychology
  17. 1 Introduction
  18. 2 Philosophy of education
  19. Section II Psychological Perspectives on Education
  20. 3 Psychodynamic perspectives
  21. 4 Behaviourist perspectives
  22. 5 Social perspectives
  23. 6 Humanistic perspectives
  24. 7 Cognitive perspectives
  25. Section III The Developing Child
  26. 8 Neurological, perceptual and physical development
  27. 9 The development of the self
  28. 10 Social, emotional, personality and behavioural development
  29. Section IV Meeting the Needs of the Learner
  30. 11 Motivation
  31. 12 Applied cognitive science and educational neuroscience
  32. 13 Neurodivergence within the broader context of individual differences
  33. 14 Mental Wellbeing
  34. 15 Applied psychological skills
  35. 16 Using applied psychology to enhance behaviour
  36. 17 The effective teacher
  37. Afterword
  38. List of support services
  39. Glossary
  40. References
  41. Index