Educational Psychology category: 2684 books
Advances in Teacher Emotion Research
The Impact on Teachers' Lives
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2009
Some reports estimate that nearly 50% of teachers entering the profession leave within the first five years (Alliance for Excellent Education 2004; Ingersoll, 2003; Quality Counts 2000). One explanation of why teachers leave the profession so early in their career might be related to the emotional...
by David N. Miller, Stephen E. Brock
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2010
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people—most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting—occurs across cultural groups, social strata, and developmental stages, puzzling and repelling adults. Youth engaging in NSSI behaviors are at a higher risk for suicidality as well as other...
The Plausible Veracity of Life Profligacy among Secondary School Teenagers
A case study of East African countries
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2015
Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Pedagogy - Pedagogic Psychology, grade: 'B', Atlantic International University (SOCIAL AND HUMAN STUDIES), course: EDUCATION, language: English, abstract: This course is outlined on three major principles: examining schools teenagers'...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2016
As interest in creativity explodes, it has become more complicated to decide how to best nurture creativity in our schools. There are the controversial Common Core Standards in many states. Meanwhile, the classroom has become increasingly digital; it is easier to access information, communicate ideas,...
by Angela Mary Lisle
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2015
Here reflexive practice is approached from a psycho-social context in education and includes discussions about the postmodern reflexive turn. Building on the Marxian-Vygotskian critical theory of dialectical historical materialism, reflexive practice is explored as a form of action research overtime...
Creativity and Giftedness
Interdisciplinary perspectives from mathematics and beyond
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2016
This volume provides readers with a broad view on the variety of issues related to the educational research and practices in the field of Creativity in Mathematics and Mathematical Giftedness. The book explores (a) the relationship between creativity and giftedness; (b) empirical work with high...
Peer Support in Action
From Bystanding to Standing By
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2000
`It would be of use to adults and teachers who are starting to research peer support and the logistics of adopting such a scheme in their school. It would also be of use to saff who are currently operating a peer support scheme. I personally will use this book and keep a copy in the counselling service...
Intelligence, Instruction, and Assessment
Theory Into Practice
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1998
Intelligence, Instruction, and Assessment shows how modern theories of intelligence can be directly applied by educators to the teaching of subject matter, regardless of the age of the students or the content being taught. It is intended primarily for teachers at all levels--elementary, secondary,...
Intelligent Testing
Integrating Psychological Theory and Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2009
The field of intelligence testing has been revolutionized by Alan S. Kaufman. He developed the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children–Revised (WISC-R) with David Wechsler, and his best-selling book, Intelligent Testing with the WISC-R, introduced the phrase 'intelligent testing'. Kaufman, with...
by Dr. David A. Sousa
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2016
***Apply the newest brain research to enhance all students’ learning ***
Educational neuroscience consultant David A. Sousa continues his tradition of translating new findings into effective classroom strategies and activities in this updated version of his bestselling text. This fifth edition...
The Process of Learning
Some Psychological Aspects of Learning and Discipline in School
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2017
Originally published in 1930, this book was designed to meet the needs of students in Training Colleges. It is the outcome of first-hand experience of the difficulties encountered by students in the subject of educational theory and its application to the problems of the classroom at the time. It...
Discontinuity in Learning
Dewey, Herbart and Education as Transformation
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2013
In this groundbreaking book, Andrea English challenges common assumptions by arguing that discontinuous experiences, such as uncertainty and struggle, are essential to the learning process. To make this argument, Dr English draws from the works of two seminal thinkers in philosophy of education -...
Effective Teaching and Successful Learning
Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2016
The overall aim of this reader-friendly book is to enable current and prospective teachers as well as other education professionals to improve practice, leading to more successful learning for all students. Drawing on her extensive experience as both a high school teacher and a university professor,...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
The Handbook of Human and Social Conditions in Assessment is the first book to explore assessment issues and opportunities occurring due to the real world of human, cultural, historical, and societal influences upon assessment practices, policies, and statistical modeling. With chapters written by...