Psychology Applied to Teaching

by Snowman, Jack; McCown, Rick

• ISBN13: 9781111298111
• ISBN10: 1111298114
• Edition: 13th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This bitle has received wide acclaim for its practical and reader-friendly approach to educational psychology, which demonstrates how complex psychological theories apply to the everyday experiences of in-service teachers. Coverage of educational psychology is framed so that aspiring or developing teachers can see themselves as professionals who continuously seek, find, and test better ways to help their students succeed. PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO TEACHING, 13th Edition, combines fresh concepts and contemporary research with long-standing theory and applications to create a book that addresses the needs of today's teachers and students.

Table of Contents

Applying Psychology to Teaching

Developmental Characteristics And Theories

Theories of Psychosocial and Cognitive Development

Age-Level Characteristics

Student Differences And Diversity

Understanding Student Differences

Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Accommodating Student Variability

Learning And Thinking

Behavioral Learning Theory: Operant Conditioning

Information Processing Theory

Social Cognitive Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer

Creating A Positive Environment For Learning And Teaching

Motivation and Perceptions of Self

Classroom Management

Approaches to Instruction

Assessing STUDENTS' Capabilities

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Understanding Standardized Assessment

Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher

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