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Book SynopsisAs a teacher, what are my personal, social and emotional responsibilities in supporting pupils with psychological development? Psychology has underpinned educational practice since its inception but understanding what that means in practical terms for educational settings today can seem bewildering. The team draw upon the whole field, covering not only developmental, health, and educational/child psychology, but also organisational and counselling perspectives. Drawing on examples from rural early years settings to large urban secondary schools, this book looks at how psychology can support your teaching practice. It does this by looking at different situations within a teacher''s roles and responsibilities, and what this also means for understanding their professional identity. Expertly crafted by Jeremy Monsen, Lisa Marks Woolfson and James Boyle, bringing together the expertise of a team of practitioners and psychologists, this book draws together the latest research and current p
Trade ReviewThis important new book, written be expert educators and psychologists, will provide new and early careers teachers with a much-needed bridge between psychological theory, recent research and practical reflexive stimulus to deepen understanding. The focus on personal, social and emotional perspectives goes beyond the cognitive sciences currently dominating teacher education. * Elaine Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Cambridge, UK *
A unique text that applies psychological theory and research to teacher development with the dual yet integrated focus on fostering teacher well-being and creating effective teaching-learning contexts to foster student learning and well-being. * Bonnie K. Nastasi, Professor of Psychology, Tulane University, USA *
Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Series Editor’s Preface Series Editor's Introduction to the Personal, Social and Emotional Perspectives for Educators Series Using This Book Notes on Contributors List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements 1. Setting the Context,
Jeremy Monsen (Principal Educational and Child Psychologist, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Educational Psychology Consultation Service, UK), Lisa Marks Woolfson (University of Strathclyde, UK) and James Boyle (University of Strathclyde, UK) 2. The Professional Self and Psychology,
James Boyle (University of Strathclyde, UK), Jeremy Monsen (Principal Educational and Child Psychologist, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Educational Psychology Consultation Service, UK) and Lisa Marks Woolfson (University of Strathclyde, UK) 3. Health and Well-Being in Psychology,
Lisa Marks Woolfson (University of Strathclyde, UK) and Stuart Woodcock (Griffith University, Australia) 4. The Social World of the Classroom,
Matthew P. Somerville (UCL Institute of Education, University College London, UK) and Ed Baines (UCL Institute of Education, University College London, UK) 5. Effective Interpersonal Communication,
Jeremy Monsen (Principal Educational and Child Psychologist, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Educational Psychology Consultation Service, UK), Linda Crichton (Bi-borough Newly Qualified Teacher Service, UK), and Julie Shaw (Bi-borough Newly Qualified Teacher Service, UK) 6. Resilience, Reflection and Reflexivity,
James Boyle (University of Strathclyde, UK) and Elizabeth King (University of Strathclyde, UK) 7. Psychology and the Effective Teacher,
Lisa Marks Woolfson (University of Strathclyde, UK), James Boyle (University of Strathclyde, UK) and Jeremy Monsen (Principal Educational and Child Psychologist, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Educational Psychology Consultation Service, UK) References Index
