Using Educational Psychology in Teaching, 11th edition

Published by Pearson (July 15, 2020) © 2020

  • Paul Eggen University of North Florida, Professor Emeritus
  • Don Kauchak University of Utah, Professor Emeritus
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Title overview

A case-based, balanced, and applied approach to educational psychology

Using Educational Psychology in Teaching, 11th Edition, helps readers learn to apply educational psychology theories and research to their own classroom practice. This book teaches using an integrated-case approach - every chapter begins with a true-life classroom case study. The case is then woven throughout the chapter, highlighting practical ways the chapter content can be applied in real classrooms. Additional examples expand on the chapter content and provide concrete teaching strategies and suggestions for classroom practice. Updated to reflect the most current research and trends in K-12 classrooms, the 11th Edition introduces readers to the field of educational psychology in a comprehensive and approachable manner.

Table of contents

  • 1. Educational Psychology: Understanding Learning and Teaching
  • 2. Cognitive and Language Development
  • 3. Personal, Socio-Emotional, and Moral Development
  • 4. Learner Diversity
  • 5. Learners with Exceptionalities
  • 6. Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theory
  • 7. Cognitive Views of Learning
  • 8. Complex Cognitive Processes
  • 9. Knowledge Construction and Learning Sciences
  • 10. Motivation and Learning
  • 11. A Classroom Model for Promoting Student Motivation
  • 12. Classroom Management: Developing Self-Regulated Learners
  • 13. Learning and Effective Teaching
  • 14. Increased Learning with Assessment
  • 15. Standardized Testing and Learning
  • Appendix: Using Educational Psychology (11th Edition), to Prepare for the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Exam

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