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OverviewEducational Psychology: A Problem-Based Approach, 1/e presents concepts through the use of problem-based case scenarios helping students understand the needs and learning of children and adolescents. Written in a narrative style, this readable text eases the transition from a discussion of theory to the reality of practice. Developed for faculty who wish to use a problem-based approach, this text covers basic content and theories providing students with a well rounded, decision-based introduction to the discipline. The text is developmental in focus, highlighting the specific needs of early and middle childhood, and adolescence. It is particularly well suited to studying the educational implications of theories of development and the challenges of children and adolescents with developmental, social-emotional and /or learning challenges. The text was developed based on many realistic scenarios that mirror events students will see in all multicultural, inclusive, elementary, middle and secondary classrooms. Scenarios are often revisited to illustrate the complexity of situations and present a holistic perspective on development. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elizabeth A. Jordan , Marion J. PorathPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Pearson Edition: United States ed Dimensions: Width: 27.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.880kg ISBN: 9780205359127ISBN 10: 0205359124 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 03 January 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of Contents1. Educational Psychology. Teaching as Both Art and Science Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice Community of Learners: The Social Construction of Knowledge Core Principles and Concepts of Educational Psychology Integrating Education and Psychology Translating Core Principles and Concepts into Practice Features of this Text 2. Development: A Holistic Preview. Development As a Central Concept in Education Controversies Surrounding Development Defining Development Physical Development Language Development Cognitive Development Social and Emotional Development 3. Learning and Cognition: Developmental and Sociocultural Perspectives. Piaget and the Cognitive Revolution Building on Piaget's Theory: Neo-Piagetian Approaches to Development Educational Implications Fostering Expertise Sociocultural Psychology and Education 4. Learning and Cognition: Expanding Our Perspectives. Understanding Learning Behaviorism: Evidence of Learning in Behavior Applied Behavioral Analysis: The Influence of Environment on Behavior Social Learning Theory: Observing and Learning from Our Social Environment 5. Learning And Cognition: Applications For Diverse Classrooms. Information Processing: Capturing the Complexity of Human Learning Applying Information Processing Theory in the Classroom Metacognition 6. Understanding Our Learners: Social and Emotional Development. Social Development Social Skills: Cultural Conventions for Behavior Understanding Friendship Development of Self Emotional Development Moral Development 7. Understanding Our Learners: Society and Culture. Development in a Cultural Context The Social Context of Development The Influence of Family on Development Socioeconomic Status Culture and Ethnicity Schools and Classrooms School Culture Teacher-Student Relationships Cultural Differences in Schools A Learning Society Classroom Culture Gender and Schooling Learning Beyond the Walls of School 8. Understanding Our Learners: Intelligence and Creativity. Intelligence Multiple Intelligences Children's Conceptions of Intelligence Creativity Assessing Creativity: The Torrance Test 9. Understanding Our Learners: Motivation. Components of Motivation Attribution Theory: Beliefs About Why We Succeed or Fail Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Why We Learn Awareness of Personal Motivation Developmental Patterns in Motivation Theories of Intelligence and Students' Motivation to Learn: What These Mean in School Performance Goals Mastery Goals and the Incremental Theory of Intelligence Teachers' Theories of Intelligence: Their Influence on Practice Influencing Motivation in the Classroom Reward Systems in Education 10. Understanding the Learning Context: The Supportive Classroom. Psychological Needs: Building Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness The Importance of Effective Communication in Education Communicating with Students: Clarity, Respect, and Encouragement Communicating with Parents: Clarity and Openness Building Mutual Respect Learning and Teaching Tools Instructional Design: From Educational Philosophy to Evaluation of Learning Developing a Teaching Repertoire 11. Understanding the Learner in Context: Assessing Learning. Assessment and Evaluation as Part of Teaching and Learning Children's Changing Perspectives on the Learning Process From Authentic Pedagogy to Authentic Assessment Portfolios Rubrics Observation Reporting to Students and Parents 12. Understanding Test Results in Context. Testing as a Component of Authentic Assessment Tests and Testing Test Validity Test Reliability Construction of Teacher-Made Tests Standardized Testing Making Sense of Measurement and StatisticsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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