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OverviewThe first book of its kind, Essentials of Educational Psychology focuses squarely on the core concepts, principles, and underlying assumptions of the field of educational psychology-the big ideas of ed psych. Because of this focus and the book's exceptionally direct and clear presentation, Essentials is a 10 chapter book that can truly be covered and understood in a term. It is a book that enables and empowers students to understand the value and essential importance of educational psychology to becoming a qualified and quality teacher. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeanne E. OrmrodPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Prentice Hall Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.70cm Weight: 1.025kg ISBN: 9780135035276ISBN 10: 0135035279 Publication Date: 03 July 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780131367272 Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of Contents1. Introduction to Educational Psychology Case Study: Starting High School Basic Assumptions of Educational Psychology Strategies for Learning and Studying Effectively 2. Learning, Cognition, and Memory Case Study: The New World Learning as a Constructive Process Thinking and Learning in the Brain How Human Memory Works Why Learners May or May Not Remember What They've Learned Promoting Effective Cognitive Processes 3. Learning in Context Case Study: Ben and Sylvia The Immediate Environment as Context Social Interaction as Context Culture and Society as Context How Learners Affect Their Environment Providing Supportive Contexts for Learning 4. Higher-Level Cognitive Processes Case Study: Taking Over Metacognition Self-Regulation Transfer Problem Solving and Creativity Critical Thinking Promoting Higher-Level Cognitive Processes 5. Cognitive Development Case Study: Hidden Treasure General Principles of Development Developmental Processes Trends in Cognitive Development Intelligence Addressing Students' Developmental Needs 6. Motivation and Affect Case Study: Passing Algebra Basic Human Needs How Motivation Affects Behavior and Cognition Cognitive Factors in Motivation Affect and Its Effects Promoting Motivation and Positive Affect 7. Personal and Social Development Case Study: The School Play Personality and Sense of Self Peer Relationships Social Cognition Moral and Prosocial Development Promoting Personal and Social Development 8. Instructional Strategies Case Study: The Oregon Trail Planning Instruction Conducting Teacher-Directed Instruction Conducting Learner-Directed Instruction General Instructional Strategies 9. Strategies for Creating an Effective Classroom Environment Case Study: A Contagious Situation Creating an Environment Conducive to Learning Expanding the Sense of Community Beyond the Classroom Reducing Unproductive Behaviors Addressing Aggression and Violence at School 10. Assessment Strategies Case Study: Akeem Using Assessment for Different Purposes Important Qualities of Good Assessment Conducting Informal Assessments Designing and Giving Formal Assessments Evaluating Students' Performance on Formal Assessments Summarizing Students' Achievement with Grades and Portfolios Assessing Students' Achievement with Standardized Tests Appendix A Answers to Practice for Your Licensure Exam Exercises Appendix B Interpreting Standardized Test ScoresReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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