Educational Psychology: Active Learning Edition, Global Edition, 15th edition

Published by Pearson (13 September 2024) © 2024

  • Anita Woolfolk The Ohio State University
  • Ellen L. Usher University of Kentucky
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Title overview

For courses in educational psychology.

44 easy-to-read modules facilitate learning and retention. Educational Psychology: Active Learning Edition 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 15th Edition features expanded analysis of the brain and neuroscience; integrated coverage of social-emotional learning and trauma-informed teaching; and a bold approach to issues of identity, race and privilege.

Table of contents

  • PART I: SETTING THE STAGE
  • Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology
  • Who Are You? Who Are Your Students? Culture and Diversity
  • PART II: DEVELOPMENT: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
  • Cognitive Development
  • The Self, Social, and Moral Development
  • Learner Differences and Learning Needs
  • Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education
  • PART III: LEARNING AND MOTIVATION
  • Behavioral Views of Learning
  • Cognitive Views of Learning
  • Complex Cognitive Processes
  • Constructivism and Interactive Learning
  • Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation
  • Motivation in Learning and Teaching
  • PART IV: TEACHING AND ASSESSING
  • Creating Supportive Learning Environments
  • Teaching Every Student
  • Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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