Full Description
Psychology for Teachers explains how psychology can be intelligently applied to the classroom to meet the needs of different learners. It encourages teachers to review their own practice to develop a personal teaching style, supported by research findings and an awareness of the factors underpinning high-quality teaching.Focusing on how an understanding of psychological theory can support effective teaching and learning this book contains case studies and tasks to make sure that trainees really understand how theory can be meaningfully applied in the classroom.This new edition now comes with three brand new sections:Mental health, wellbeing & resilience Psychological skillsEvidence-based teaching This book is relevant for anyone undertaking an Education Studies degree or doing Primary or Secondary teacher training - particularly for the professional studies teaching topics.
Contents
Part 1Chapter 1: Classical Approaches to PsychologyChapter 2: Developing Approaches to PsychologyChapter 3: The Effective TeacherChapter 4: The Philosophy and Psychology of Professional PracticePart 2: The Individual LearnerChapter 5: Neurological and Physical DevelopmentChapter 6: Perceptual and Cognitive DevelopmentChapter 7: Social, Emotional Development and PersonalityPart 3: Meeting the Needs of the LearnerChapter 8: Understanding the SelfChapter 9: Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)Chapter 10: MotivationChapter 11: Integrating Psychology in the ClassroomPart 4: Mental Health, Wellbeing and ResilienceChapter 12: Mental WellbeingChapter 13: Coaching Psychology and Developing ResiliencePart 5: Psychological Skills TrainingChapter 14: Goal-SettingChapter 15: Mental Imagery Chapter 16: Self-Talk and Cognitive RestructuringChapter 17: RelaxationPart 6: Evidence-Based TeachingChapter 18: Doing ResearchChapter 19: Analysing DataPart 7: Classroom PracticeChapter 20: The Learning EnvironmentChapter 21: The 'Ideal' TeacherChapter 22: Reflective Position: Integrating the Strands of this Book
