Educational Psychology, Canadian Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (29 September 2023) © 2024

  • Anita Woolfolk The Ohio State University
  • Ellen L. Usher University of Kentucky
  • Nancy E. Perry Simon Fraser University
  • Philip H. Winne Simon Fraser University
6-month accessISBN-13: 9780137665242 | Published 2023Expires: 15 Jan 2027

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Title overview

Educational Psychology uses clear language to explain educational psychology's role in the classroom. This practical resource includes guidelines, cases and tips from expert teachers. Theory and practice are examined together, showing how research on child development, cognitive science, learning, motivation, teaching and assessment can be used to solve the everyday problems of teaching.

The Canadian edition maintains the lucid writing style for which the book is renowned. 

Table of contents

  1. Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology
  2. Who Are You? Who Are Your Students? Culture and Diversity
  3. Cognitive Development
  4. Self, Social, and Moral Development
  5. Learner Differences and Learning Needs
  6. Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education
  7. Behavioural Views of Learning
  8. Cognitive Views of Learning
  9. Complex Cognitive Processes
  10. Constructivism and Interactive Learning
  11. Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation
  12. Motivation in Learning and Teaching
  13. Creating Supportive Learning Environments
  14. Teaching Every Student
  15. Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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