Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology
Author: Thomas Fetsco
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN:

"I applaud the vision the authors had in synthesizing this information in a way that makes the reader more confident in their application of these theories and principles to their own classrooms. The authors have wonderfully succeeded in their attempt to integrate this material, in a manner quite different from other texts I've read or reviewed." Jim Persinger, "Emporia State University" "Any textbook that overemphasizes theory, neglects the real-world; any textbook that overemphasizes practice, neglects the underlying foundation of theory. This book strikes a careful balance between theory and practice by explicitly linking the two." Gregory Cutler, "Bay de Noc Community College" "By far, this is the best educational psychology text I have read because it integrates and applies major learning theories to many of the daily issues future teachers will face." Krista Robertson, "Rhode Island College" "I see this textbook as well written, informative, clearly and logically organized, and a very useful component for a course in Educational Psychology. I like it!" Raymond E. Webster, "East Carolina University" "The authors have done an excellent job in producing an easy-to-follow format and style." Paula Holmes Miller, "Crichton College" "The authors' writing style and presentation level are clear and easy to read, along with tables, figures, concept maps, and other visual aids." Yuliang Liu, Ph.D, "Southern Illinois University" "The text is well written and some very difficult topics such as Attribution Theory and Constructivism (to name just two) are easy to understand, when compared to similar books. I think this is some of the clearest writing I have read in a long time." Michael P. Verdi, "California State University San Bernadino" "I really enjoyed reading this text, and I found its comprehensive nature to be a strength." Linda W. Morse, "Mississippi State University" "The authors' writing style is clear, simple, and direct. It speaks directly to the reader . . . the examples are concrete and related to education." John Isch, "Martin Luther College"

Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom

Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom
Author: Patty O'Grady
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2013-03-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0393708063

Use the neuroscience of emotional learning to transform your teaching. How can the latest breakthroughs in the neuroscience of emotional learning transform the classroom? How can teachers use the principles and practices of positive psychology to ensure optimal 21st-century learning experiences for all children? Patty O’Grady answers those questions. Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom presents the basics of positive psychology to educators and provides interactive resources to enrich teachers’ proficiency when using positive psychology in the classroom. O’Grady underlines the importance of teaching the whole child: encouraging social awareness and positive relationships, fostering self-motivation, and emphasizing social and emotional learning. Through the use of positive psychology in the classroom, children can learn to be more emotionally aware of their own and others’ feelings, use their strengths to engage academically and socially, pursue meaningful lives, and accomplish their personal goals. The book begins with Martin Seligman’s positive psychology principles, and continues into an overview of affective learning, including its philosophical and psychological roots, from finding the “golden mean” of emotional regulation to finding a child’s potencies and “golden self.” O’Grady connects the core concepts of educational neuroscience to the principles of positive psychology, explaining how feelings permeate the brain, affecting children’s thoughts and actions; how insular neurons make us feel empathy and help us learn by observation; and how the frontal cortex is the hall monitor of the brain. The book is full of practical examples and interactive resources that invite every educator to create a positive psychology classroom, where children can flourish and reach their full potential.

Teaching Psychology

Teaching Psychology
Author: Sandra Goss Lucas
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2004-12-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1135634858

Most new psychology instructors enter their first undergraduate classrooms with little or no formal preparation for their role as a teacher. The goal of this book is to review the body of teaching research that is available as well as some of the well-accepted lore, so as to make the first foray into teaching psychology a positive experience. Teaching Psychology outlines the major problems and issues confronting psychology teachers. It presents an overview of the "nuts and bolts" of teaching psychology including dealing with troubled and troubling students, choosing and using technology, developing evaluation instruments, and selecting methods for self-evaluation. Written by two award-winning psychology professors with over 50 years of combined teaching experience, the book offers a wide range of down-to-earth suggestions and immediately usable materials intended to help psychology teachers teach better and help students learn more. The chapters are organized to roughly parallel the sequence of tasks that new psychology teachers face, beginning with goal setting and ending with evaluation of one's teaching. Each chapter is chockfull of helpful tools including checklists, sample lecture notes, writing assignments, and grading criteria. To make it easier to customize this material, these tools are available on an accompanying CD along with a rating sheet for choosing a textbook, a student grade-record sheet, a sample statement on academic integrity and a pool of less-than-perfect test items to hone item-writing skills. This book offers guidelines for teaching such as: setting goals in line with 10 basic principles of effective teaching planning the basics including choosing a text, writing a syllabus, and creating a grading system setting a positive tone in the classroom providing tips on asking and answering questions, promoting critical thinking, and evaluating student performance. Intended for psychology graduate students who are learning to teach, faculty who train psychology instructors, and new psychology faculty at institutions ranging from high schools to universities, as well as experienced faculty wishing to hone their teaching skills.

Integrating Multiculturalism and Intersectionality Into the Psychology Curriculum

Integrating Multiculturalism and Intersectionality Into the Psychology Curriculum
Author: Jasmine A. Mena
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2019
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781433830075

This comprehensive book helps psychology instructors incorporate multicultural and intersectional perspectives into their classes. Chapters recommend activities and assignments for teaching how various sociocultural factors can influence human psychology.

Routledge International Handbook of Social Psychology of the Classroom

Routledge International Handbook of Social Psychology of the Classroom
Author: Christine M. Rubie-Davies
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2015-05-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317508459

The Routledge International Handbook of Social Psychology of the Classroom presents the first comprehensive and integrated compilation of theory and research on topics related to the social cohesion of the classroom. Many of these topics have been studied independently; for example, motivation, self-concept, class management, class climate, and teacher expectations are generally studied separately by different groups of researchers. This handbook brings the evidence from different fields in social psychological classroom research together in one place for the first time to explore how these topics relate and how each factor influences students and their learning. With chapters by established international leaders in their fields, as well as emerging new talent, this handbook offers cutting edge research and surveys the state of the art in the social psychology of the classroom. Major areas covered include: Motivation Belief, self-concept, and personality Emotional engagement Teacher–student relationships Teacher expectation Classroom management Culture and identity The Routledge International Handbook of Social Psychology of the Classroom provides a review of current theories related to the social psychology of the classroom, including how these theories apply to classrooms and learners. Current evidence clearly shows that areas explored by social psychology – and brought together for the first time in this volume – can have a very significant impact on classroom learning and student achievement (J. Hattie, Visible Learning: A Synthesis of over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement, Routledge 2009). This handbook is a must for all academics whose research relates to the social psychology of the classroom. It is also an invaluable resource for teachers and teacher education students who want to understand why they are effective instructors and yet still encounter students in their classes who are not responding as expected.

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology
Author: Paul Eggen
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2019-01-11
Genre: Educational psychology
ISBN: 9780135240540

A case-based, balanced, and applied approach to educational psychology Using Educational Psychology in Teaching, 11th Edition, helps readers learn to apply educational psychology theories and research to their own classroom practice. This book teaches using an integrated-case approach -- every chapter begins with a true-life classroom case study. The case is then woven throughout the chapter, highlighting practical ways the chapter content can be applied in real classrooms. Additional examples expand on the chapter content and provide concrete teaching strategies and suggestions for classroom practice. Updated to reflect the most current research and trends in K-12 classrooms, the 11th Edition introduces readers to the field of educational psychology in a comprehensive and approachable manner. Also available with MyLab Education By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Education helps teacher candidates bridge the gap between theory and practice -- better preparing them for success in their future classrooms. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education, search for: 0133549488 / 9780133549485 Using Educational Psychology in Teaching Plus MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 11e Package consists of: 0135240549 / 9780135240540 Using Educational Psychology in Teaching, 11e 0135246342 / 9780135246344 MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Using Educational Psychology in Teaching, 11e

Behavioral Interventions in Schools

Behavioral Interventions in Schools
Author: Steven G. Little
Publisher: Division 16: Applying Psycholo
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2019
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781433830143

This book shows psychologists and other mental health providers how to assess and treat emotional and behavioral problems in classrooms, including those arising from autism diagnoses.

Becoming Brilliant

Becoming Brilliant
Author: Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2016-05-16
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1433822407

In just a few years, today’s children and teens will forge careers that look nothing like those that were available to their parents or grandparents. While the U.S. economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that “content is king,” neglecting other skills that 21st century citizens sorely need. Becoming Brilliant offers solutions that parents can implement right now. Backed by the latest scientific evidence and illustrated with examples of what’s being done right in schools today, this book introduces the 6Cs—collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence—along with ways parents can nurture their children’s development in each area.

Integrating Faith and Psychology

Integrating Faith and Psychology
Author: Glendon L. Moriarty
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010-08-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830861246

Twelve notable psychologists relate their journeys as Christians who entered the field of psychology. They provide personal reflections on their spiritual, personal and professional journeys of interrelating their faith and profession. These stories inform, inspire and encourage us, especially those who are in the caregiving professions.