Description
Educational psychology applies psychological theories, ideas and methods to education and to understandings of teaching and learning, both in the classroom and beyond. As last few months have shown, psychology can have a huge impact both on and in education. This practical guide applies evidence-based practice to real-life scenarios over a broad range of topics in the psychology of education, from its historical roots to digital learning, and from cognitive development to diversity and cultural differences.
Essential reading for students of education, psychology, and educational psychology, as well as teacher trainees and practising educators working with learners of any age, this textbook offers a variety of perspectives and advice on contemporary issues in educational psychology.
Janet Lord is Faculty Head of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Table of Contents
Part I: Educational Psychology: Background and Basics
Chapter 1: History of Education & Educational Psychology - Janet Lord, Adele Fozard and Charlotte McKessy
Chapter 2: Policy and Educational Debate - Alex Hay
Chapter 3: Psychological Approaches and Ideas within Education - Katie Paddock and Emma Swift
Chapter 4: Research Methods in Educational Psychology - Claire L. Fox
Part II: Psychological Theories and Approaches in Education
Chapter 5: Early Language and Literacy Development - Louah Sirri and Rosie Flewitt
Chapter 6: Social and Emotional Development - Steph Ainsworth and Joanna Beaumont
Chapter 7: Cognitive Development - Louah Sirri and Janet Lord
Chapter 8: Cognitive Models of Learning - Jenni McGahan and Katie Stone
Chapter 9: Introduction to Personality & Individual Differences - Cian Carney and Karen Duffy
Chapter 10: Diversity and Cultural Differences in Education - Samantha Wilkinson and Catherine Wilkinson
Chapter 11: Motivation - Yvonne Skipper
Chapter 12: Collaboration and Cooperation in Learning - Justine Bowker and Clare Waddell
Part III: Applying Psychology in Educational Settings
Chapter 13: Psychology and the Professional Learning of Teachers and Other Educational Professionals - Martin Hagan and Claire Connolly
Chapter 14: Assessment and Testing - Nick Garnett
Chapter 15: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Inclusion - Sara Whalley
Chapter 16: Behaviour and Learning - Rachel O’Sullivan
Chapter 17: The Effects of Disadvantage - Elizabeth Gregory
Chapter 18: Modernising the Classroom: Brains, Bodies and Bots - Steph Ainsworth
Chapter 19: Digital and Online Learning - Matthew Thorpe
Chapter 20: Social Media, Education and Learning - Lucie Golton
Chapter 21: Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being - Charlotte Louise Bagnall
Chapter 22: English as a Second Language & Second Language Learning - Gulsah Kutuk
Chapter 23: Early Years Education and Psychology - Alicia Bayo-Blanco
Chapter 24: Adult and Lifelong Learning - Steve Ingle
Chapter 25: And Finally… - Janet Lord
