Synopses & Reviews
The 12th Edition of Educational Psychology maintains the lucid writing style for which the author is renowned. It is as free of jargon and technical language as possible in order to be clear, relevant, and interesting to all readers. Theory and practice are not separated in the text, but are considered together. The book shows very clearly how information and ideas drawn from research in educational psychology can be applied to solve the everyday problems of teaching. Readers explore the connections between research and practice through a wealth of examples, lesson segments, case studies, guidelines, and practical tips from experienced teachers. The content reveals the immense value and usefulness of educational psychology, a field that offers unique and crucial knowledge to any who dare to teach and to all who love to learn.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology
PART 1: STUDENTS
Chapter 2: Cognitive Development
Chapter 3: The Self, Social, and Moral Development
Chapter 4: Learner Differences and Learning Needs
Chapter 5: Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education NEW CHAPTER
Chapter 6: Culture and Diversity
PART 2: LEARNING AND MOTIVATION
Chapter 7: Behavioral Views of Learning
Chapter 8: Cognitive Views of Learning
Chapter 9: Complex Cognitive Processes
Chapter 10: The Learning Sciences and Constructivism
Chapter 11: Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation
Chapter 12: Motivation in Learning, and Teaching
PART 3: TEACHING AND ASSESSING
Chapter 13: Creating Learning Environments
Chapter 14: Teaching Every Student
Chapter 15: Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing
Licensure Appendix