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.

1. Introduction to educational psychology

Module I: The learner developing over time
2. Emerging skills
3. Cognitive development
4. Social, emotional and moral development

Module II: The learning process
5. Behavioural views of learning
6. Cognitive explanations of learning
7. Humanist approaches to learning

Module III: Individual difference in the inclusive classroom
8. Motivation and engagement
9. Intelligence
10. Learners with special needs and inclusive education
11. Sociocultural factors in the learning process

Module IV: Educational psychology in contemporary classrooms
12. Information and communication technology (ICT) in learning and teaching
13. Assessment and reporting
14. Managing classrooms for effectively working with students

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. New ‘Putting it together’ sections at the end of modules encourage a holistic view of children, of learning and of teaching by highlighting links across groups of chapters, complementing the connections given at the end of each chapter. Case studies help students see how theories are applied in real life within Australian classroom settings. • The substantial companion resources for instructors and students have been reorganised for ease of use. Margin notes in the text direct you to a rich array of materials on the new CourseMate Express website – videos, case studies, interactive activities and more – all designed to deepen understanding and facilitate revision. ‘Classroom Links’ contain examples of research or applications of theory in classroom settings. Concept maps help you to visualise how each chapter is organised and how key topics are connected. ’Research Links’ boxes highlight specific studies, showcasing the role of research in teaching and learning. ’Research Links’ boxes highlight specific studies, showcasing the role of research in teaching and learning. ‘Classroom Links’ contain examples of research or applications of theory in classroom settings. ‘Implications for Educators’ boxes help students to understand implications for learning and teaching.