Essentials of Educational Psychology, Pearson New International Edition, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (July 24, 2013) © 2014

  • Jeanne Ellis Ormrod University of Northern Colorado (Emerita)
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The big ideas of educational psychology covered in 10 chapters

The first book of its kind, Essentials of Educational Psychology focuses squarely on the core concepts, principles, and underlying assumptions of the field of educational psychology—the big ideas of ed psych. Because of this focus and the book’s exceptionally direct and clear presentation, Essentials is a 10-chapter book that can truly be covered and understood in a term. It is a book that enables and empowers students to understand the value and essential importance of educational psychology to becoming a qualified and effective teacher.

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Educational Psychology   

2.   Learning, Cognition, and Memory

3.   Learning in Context   

4.   Complex Cognitive Processes

5.   Cognitive Development  

6.   Motivation and Affect   

7.   Personal, Social, and Moral Development  

8.   Instructional Strategies

9.   Assessment Strategies

10. Strategies for Creating an Effective Classroom Environment

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