Full Description
For Introduction to Educational Psychology courses.
Forty-four easy-to-read modules facilitate students' learning and retention
In clear and jargon-free prose, Educational Psychology, 14th Edition, explains and illustrates educational psychology's practical relevance for teachers and learners. Theory and practice are considered together, showing how research on child development, learning, cognition, motivation, instruction, and assessment can be applied to solve the everyday problems of teaching. The 14th Edition offers a state-of-the-art presentation of the field of educational psychology, with new and expanded coverage of important topics like the brain, neuroscience, and teaching; the impact of technology and virtual learning environments on the lives of students and teachers; and diversity in today's classrooms.
Contents
Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology
Cognitive Development
The Self, Social, and Moral Development
Learner Differences and Learning Needs
Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education
Culture and Diversity
Behavioral Views of Learning
Cognitive Views of Learning
Complex Cognitive Processes
Constructivism and Designing Learning Environments
Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation
Motivation in Learning and Teaching
Managing Learning Environments
Teaching Every Student
Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing
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