Psychology and Education

ISBN-13: 9781138783492 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 128 str.

Diahann Gallard; Katherine M. Cartmell

Opis

Written specifically for education studies students, 'Psychology and Education' is an accessible text that offers a clear introduction to educational psychology on education studies programmes. It considers the key psychological ideas that will support students' understanding of how different individuals and groups of individuals learn and behave in educational contexts and settings. Looking at factors that influence learning and attainment, the book discusses themes such as the relationship between cognition and emotion, emotional intelligence and motivation. Throughout, the emphasis is on encouraging the reader to avoid stereotyping, attributions and rigid views of learner ability.

Spis treści

1. About Being ‘Normal’ 2. Brain-Based Studies & Individual Differences In Learners 3. Cognition And Metacognition In Education Settings 4. The Complex Interplay Between Cognition And Emotion 5. Motivation – Is It A Key To Learning? 6. A Sense Of Me 7. Social or Solitary Learning 8. Researching Psychological themes in Education