Educational Psychology : The Impact of Psychological Research on Education

This New Text Provides An Engaging And Stimulating Introduction To The Central Concepts, Themes And Ongoing Research In Educational Psychology Today. Education Psychology Clearly And Concisely Presents The Key Ideas, But Equally Encourages Undergraduate And Postgraduate Psychology Students To Go Beyond The Text To Read Primary Sources, And To Develop An Awareness Of The Controversies, Complexities, And Unresolved Issues In A Topic Area. At The Heart Of The Text Is Also An Emphasis On Developing The Skills Of How To Read And Use Journal Articles And How To Critically Evaluate Sources Of Information. -- Publisher's Information. Lisa Marks Woolfson. This new text provides an engaging and stimulating introduction to the central concepts, themes and ongoing research in educational psychology today. The text clearly and concisely presents the key ideas, but equally encourages undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students to go beyond the text to read primary sources, and to develop an awareness of the controversies, complexities, and unresolved issues in a topic area. At the heart of the text is also an emphasis on developing the skills of how to read and use journal articles and how to critically evaluate sources of information. A website accompanying the book at (http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/markswoolfson) www.pearsoned.co.uk/markswoolfson provides starter links to primary journal papers for key topics. `a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of topics with an excellent set of features clearly designed to help to encourage independent study in students. Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students taking a course in educational psychology.'-Dr Dave Putwain, Edge Hill University `An excellent introduction... Coverage is broad and clearly structured into research at classroom, school and wider contexts. Topics are set out in an innovative and imaginative way, with quizzes and activities which will develop critical thinking skills and promote independent learning. I would strongly recommend this book.'-Dr Susan Atkinson, Leeds Metropolitan University Cover Educational Psychology Brief contents Part 1 Introduction 1. How to use this book 2. What is educational psychology? 3. How to read journal papers critically Part 2 Psychology research at classroom level 4. Managing behaviour 5. Autism spectrum disorders 6. School refusal behaviour Part 3 Psychology research at school level 7. Improving literacy 8. Bullying 9. Inclusive education of children with special needs Part 4 Educational psychology research beyond the school 10. Eradicating disadvantage in preschoolers 11. Parenting children with developmental disabilities 12. Neuroscience and education Index