Educational Psychology: A Contemporary Approach - Hardcover

This is a practical research-based text that shows future teachers how psychological principles contribute to effective, informed classroom practice. Building on the theme of "What Teachers Need to Know", this text presents clearly organized units on development, learning, assessment, classroom management and learners. Theories and applications are integrated throughout the chapters, each of which begins with a dialogue, case study or vignette that places information in a real world context. The case knowledge is then woven throughout each discussion, where it is complemented by information and ideas grounded in both research and classroom experience. Consideration of the diversity of learners is a focus of the text, and a chapter on the family-school partnership is included.