Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching

by Sue Duchesne,, Kerry Lee Krause, Sandra Bochner,

Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching introduces key theories of development and learning to help you understand how learners learn and how educators can be more effective in their teaching practice. Featuring current research on the various dimensions of learning and teaching alongside traditional theories, it provides a clear framework of theory and evidence that supports modern educational practices. It investigates how to apply psychological principles to educational contexts in order to enhance learning and teaching quality, in particular the ways you can cater for individual student needs. This wholly Australia / NZ text caters for those who are planning to work with any age range from early childhood to adolescence and beyond. Throughout it explores the connections between theories and the many critical issues that face learners and educators today. It also helps you to see links with your own learning and teaching experiences and encourages you to develop your personal philosophy of learning and teaching.

Genres: Education

Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Stef Rozitis · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a textbook.

It's strengths were 1. That it was comprehensive. In most cases it outlined many theories and philosophies with their pros and cons, relevant documents and in some cases examples. At times it leaned toward one of the theories but it never closed off teachers thinking for themselves.

2. It was set out so that it would be pretty easy to find just the section you want (mostly). It was logically structured with a lot of break-out boxes and margin notes rather than just dry chunks of text.

3. When it couldn't avoid jargon it explained it

There seemed to be some favourite references that popped up again and again (Hattie) but I think that is how it goes with any text-book.

A definite weakness was that a lot of stuff happens online and people only have access for one year.

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Ed Psych subject made us read this book a chapter a week for the semester. An exceptionally useful resource, but probs not a chill out summer read

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant foundational textbook that will have application across a multitude of units throughout my degree. This one will remain on my desk for frequent referencing.

[Heather Barrett · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive overview of the major theories and theorists. Dry at times, but what textbook isn't?