Written by an experienced academic and practitioner, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to educational psychology.
The book begins by exploring the history of educational psychology, highlighting key figures in its development and the complex and changing relationship between education and psychology. It examines important theories in the field and provides a discussion of the different methodologies researchers use. Importantly, the book goes on to highlight key impacts of the research on current practice and policy, as well as suggesting emerging areas and future directions for the field. In so doing, it offers a self-contained and easily digestible primer for those studying educational psychology and related disciplines.
Key Topics in Educational Psychology is a must-read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of educational psychology, psychology of education, education, and educational studies. It will also be of interest to practitioners in training, particularly those who work in educational settings, including educational psychologists, teachers, therapists, and social workers.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Postgraduate, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced
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1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Zeichnung
1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 222 mm
Breite: 145 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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978-1-032-69151-0 (9781032691510)
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Lisa Marks Woolfson is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, and was the first Head of its new School of Psychological Sciences and Health. With many years of experience as a professional educational psychologist working with children, families, and educators, she has developed educational psychology learning modules for undergraduates, postgraduates, and for practitioner educational psychologists. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, she has written books on educational psychology and published papers in academic journals on frameworks for educational psychology practice and on inclusive education for children with special needs and disabilities.
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University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Section 1: Key Foundations 1. How did psychology get into education? 2. What is educational psychology? Who is it for? Section 2: Key Theories 3. Child-focused theories in the classroom 4. Child in social context 5. More about the child in social context - bullying in schools 6. Mental health and wellbeing in school Section 3: Key Methodologies 7. Quantitative methods commonly used in real-world educational psychology research in schools 8. Qualitative methods and mixed quantitative-qualitative methods in educational psychology 9. How to examine research findings on interventions critically Section 4: Key Impacts 10. Child problems in the school microsystem: Research, practice, and policy 11. Initiatives from exosystems: Research, practice and policy Section 5: Key Emerging Areas 12. Where is educational psychology research headed? Index
