
Teaching, Learning and Psychology
OUP Australia and New Zealand (Publisher)
Published on 26. September 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
558 pages
978-0-19-030552-9 (ISBN)
Description
Teaching, Learning and Psychology offers comprehensive coverage of contemporary psychological issues and new directions in education. With its focus on the non-deficit nature of human behaviours and positive psychology, the book emphasises the importance of appropriate pedagogical practices for effective learning.
Comprehensive and up-to-date, the text covers contemporary psychological issues while focusing on new directions in education. Coverage of new and emerging theories such as cognitive load feature strongly in the text and are combined with a learning framework of classroom teaching techniques to assist pre-service teachers in creating positive learning environments.
Comprehensive and up-to-date, the text covers contemporary psychological issues while focusing on new directions in education. Coverage of new and emerging theories such as cognitive load feature strongly in the text and are combined with a learning framework of classroom teaching techniques to assist pre-service teachers in creating positive learning environments.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Publishing group
Oxford University Press Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
100
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 205 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1048 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-030552-9 (9780190305529)
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Persons
Huy P. Phan is an Associate Professor in Learning and Teaching at the University of New England, Australia.
Dr Bing Ngu is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at the University of New England, Australia.
Dr Bing Ngu is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at the University of New England, Australia.
Author
Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor, The University of New England, Australia
LecturerLecturer, The University of New England
Content
1. Introduction 2. Theories of Education, Learning, Human Behaviour, and Personality 3. Understanding Development: Brain, Physical, and Cognitive 4. Moral, Social, and Emotional Development 5. The Self and Personality 6. Behavioural and Cognitive Views of Learning 7. Individual Differences 8. Motivation 9. Cognitive Load Theory and Implications 10. Pedagogical Practices for Effective Learning 11. Psychology in the School 12. Families, Communities and Social Support 13. Personal Well-being 14. Student Engagement, Identity, and Social Support 15. Teacher Well-being