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Book SynopsisEducational Psychology for Learning and Teaching explores the development of the learner over time, the learning process, individual differences in the classroom, as well as educational psychology in contemporary classrooms. The text caters for those who are planning to work with any age range from early childhood to adolescence and beyond.This seventh edition expands on Dynamic Systems Theory, the Information Processing Model and critical thinking around standardised testing. You will be presented with multiple views of learning, rather than just one, prompting you to think critically and develop your own philosophy of learning and teaching, while also drawing on the various theories.
Table of Contents1. Educational psychology for learning and teaching MODULE 1: The learner developing over time 2. Emerging skills 3. Cognitive development 4. Social, emotional and moral development MODULE 2: The learning process 5. Behavioural views of learning 6. Cognitive explanations of learning 7. Humanist approaches to learning MODULE 3: Individual difference in the inclusive classroom 8. Motivation and engagement 9. Intelligence and creativity 10. Learning support needs and inclusive education 11. Sociocultural factors in the learning process MODULE 4: Educational psychology in contemporary classrooms 12. Information and communication technology (ICT) in learning and teaching 13. Assessment and reporting 14. Creating a positive classroom
