Psychology for Teaching

by Guy R. Lefrancois

In this utterly engaging and comprehensive text, Guy Lefranois explains, applies, illustrates and investigates psychological principles and classroom practices in a manner that is at once concise and informative as well as encouraging and entertaining. His approach is motivational, based on his belief that the best teaching decisions are based on sound psychological principles applied with enthusiasm and imagination and tempered with a love of children and of teaching. Covering the bases of human development as it relates to learning, teaching, and thinking, Lefranois draws on the most recent and pertinent research to present a well-rounded, thorough, and relevant discussion of psychological principles.

592 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1996

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Even the Bears couldn't save this book - 1.5*

I'm giving an extra 1/2 star because I've made just under half a page of notes from a 600 page book. It reminded me of my belief that teachers should empower children with the opportunity to become independent.

The book was written in 2000 but just felt disastrously old.
This book is an introduction to educational psychology. I didn't realise this. I knew about the majority of the theories mentioned, which I'd learnt about either in A Levels or earlier study in university.

Bears kept popping up and there were facts about bears but to be honest I don't know why it was there.

So disappointing.

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