Full Description
Teaching, Learning and Psychology offers comprehensive coverage of contemporary psychological issues and new directions in education. With its focus on the non-deficit nature of human behaviours and positive psychology, the book emphasises the importance of appropriate pedagogical practices for effective learning.
Comprehensive and up-to-date, the text covers contemporary psychological issues while focusing on new directions in education. Coverage of new and emerging theories such as cognitive load feature strongly in the text and are combined with a learning framework of classroom teaching techniques to assist pre-service teachers in creating positive learning environments.
Contents
1. Introduction2. Theories of Education, Learning, Human Behaviour, and Personality3. Understanding Development: Brain, Physical, and Cognitive4. Moral, Social, and Emotional Development5. The Self and Personality6. Behavioural and Cognitive Views of Learning7. Individual Differences8. Motivation9. Cognitive Load Theory and Implications10. Pedagogical Practices for Effective Learning11. Psychology in the School12. Families, Communities and Social Support13. Personal Well-being14. Student Engagement, Identity, and Social Support15. Teacher Well-being
