Full Description
First Published in 1999. Each publication in this series of books is concerned with approaches to intervention with children with specific needs in mainstream schools. This book is written primarily for newly qualified primary teachers and any teachers interested in the application of psychologically based approaches in the classroom. Its orientation is eclectic, drawing on a variety of psychological theories we have found useful in our work as educational psychologists in schools.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction, Paul Timmins; Chapter 2 The inclusive classroom: taking account of the individual, Jane Leadbetter; Chapter 3 Understanding the learning environment, Gren Knight; Chapter 4 Managing the social dynamics of the classroom, Sue Morris; Chapter 5 De-stressing children in the classroom, Dave Traxson; Chapter 6 Exploring pupil motivation and promoting effective learning in the classroom, Paul Timmins; Chapter 7 Conclusions: using psychology as a basis for action, Jane Leadbetter;
