Educational psychology and effective teaching interactions; the development of students: cognitive and language development; psychosocial and moral development; diversity in the classroom: culture, class and gender; exceptional students; learning theories an dimplications for practice: behavioural psychology and learning; cognitive psychology and the construction of knowledge; thinking skills and problem-solving strategies; motivation and student learning; effective teaching and the evaluation of learning; classroom management; creating effective learning environments; assessment of students' learning using teacher-constructed methods; standardized tests and behaviour rating scales; effective teaching strategies and the design of instruction; appendix: research methods and the practice of eductation.
