Psychology in Education

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Cover Contents Preface Guided Tour Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Teachers, Teaching and Educational Psychology In the Classroom Introduction National Standards of Attainment and Every Child Matters Do Teachers Make a Difference? What is Good Teaching? Ask the Ed. Psych. The Role of Educational Psychology The Contents of This Book Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Part 1 Learners Chapter 2 Cognitive Development and Language In the Classroom A Definition of Development Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Perspective Implications of Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s Theories for Teachers and Facilitators of Children’s Learning The Development of Language Ask the Ed. Psych. Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 3 Personal, Social and Emotional Development In the Classroom Physical Development Freud: Stages of Individual Development Attachment Theory Erikson: The Individual and Society Bronfenbrenner: The Social Context for Development Self-Concept: Understanding Ourselves Diversity and Identity Emotional and Moral Development Ask the Ed. Psych. Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 4 Learner Differences and Learning Needs In the Classroom Individual Differences in Intelligence Ability Differences and Teaching Learning Styles and Preferences Inclusion The Most Common Challenges Less Prevalent Problems and More Severe Disabilities Learners Who Are Gifted and Talented Ask the Ed. Psych. Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 5 Culture and Diversity In the Classroom Today’s Diverse Classrooms Economic and Social Class Differences Ethnic and Racial Differences Ask the Ed. Psych. Girls and Boys: Differences in the Classroom Language Differences in the Classroom Creating Culturally Responsive Schools Diversity in Learning Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Part 2 Learning and Motivation Chapter 6 Behavioural Views of Learning In the Classroom Understanding Learning Early Explanations of Learning: Contiguity and Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning: Trying New Responses Applied Behaviour Analysis Behavioural Approaches to Teaching and Management Observational Learning and Cognitive Behaviour Modification: Thinking about Behaviour Problems and Issues Diversity and Convergence in Behavioural Learning Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 7 Cognitive Views of Learning In the Classroom Elements of the Cognitive Perspective The Information Processing Model of Memory Long-Term Memory: The Goal of Teaching Ask the Ed. Psych. Metacognition Becoming Knowledgeable: Some Basic Principles Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 8 Complex Cognitive Processes In the Classroom Learning and Teaching about Concepts Problem Solving Creativity and Creative Problem Solving Developing Expert Pupils: Learning Strategies and Study Skills Ask the Ed. Psych. Teaching for Transfer Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 9 Social Cognitive and Constructivist Views of Learning In the Classroom Social Cognitive Theory Applying Social Cognitive Theory Cognitive and Social Constructivism Applying Constructivist Perspectives Ask the Ed. Psych. Looking Back at Learning Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 10 Motivation in Learning and Teaching In the Classroom What is Motivation? Needs: Competence, Autonomy and Relatedness Goal Orientations and Motivation Interests and Emotions Beliefs and Self-Schemas Motivation to Learn in School Ask the Ed. Psych. Conclusions: Strategies to Encourage Motivation and Thoughtful Learning Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 11 Engaged Learning: Cooperation and Community In the Classroom Introduction Social Processes in Learning Collaboration and Cooperation The Classroom Community Violence in Schools Ask the Ed. Psych. Community Service Learning Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Part 3 Teaching and Assessing Chapter 12 Creating Learning Environments In the Classroom The Need for Organisation Creating a Positive Learning Environment Ask the Ed. Psych. Maintaining a Good Environment for Learning The Need for Communication Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 13 Teaching for Learning In the Classroom The First Step: Planning Teaching Ask the Ed. Psych. Teacher Expectations Pupil-centred Teaching Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 14 Standardised Testing In the Classroom Measurement and Assessment Ask the Ed. Psych. What Do Test Scores Mean? Types of Standardised Tests Issues in Standardised Testing New Directions in Assessment Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Chapter 15 Classroom Assessment In the Classroom Formative and Summative Assessment Getting the Most from Traditional Assessment Assessment for Learning Ask the Ed. Psych. Alternatives to Traditional Assessments Effects of Grading on Pupils Summary Table In the Classroom: What Would They Do? Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Z References Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z