Educational Psychology: Classroom update: Preparing for PRAXIS and practice
Santrock, John W.
Educational Psychology: Classroom update: Preparing for PRAXIS and practice bk / John W. Santrock - 2nd ed. - Boston McGraw-Hill Higher Education 2006 - 558p. xxxvi, ill., Icludes bibliographical references and index
Abstract
The book among many things postulates how educational psychology is a tool for effective teaching. It further discusses cognitive and language development , social contexts and socialemotional development, individual variations, and socialcultural diversity. It explains exceptional learners, behavioral and social cognitive approaches, the information-processing approachs, and complex cognitive processes. The book further looks at social constructivist approaches, learning and cognition in the content areas, and planning, instruction and technology. Finally, planning, teaching and learning, classroom management, standardized tests and teaching, and classroom assessment are discussed.
Recommended for students and lecturers.
007 2981423
--Motivation in Education--Educational Psychology, Learning Psychology
370.15
Educational Psychology: Classroom update: Preparing for PRAXIS and practice bk / John W. Santrock - 2nd ed. - Boston McGraw-Hill Higher Education 2006 - 558p. xxxvi, ill., Icludes bibliographical references and index
Abstract
The book among many things postulates how educational psychology is a tool for effective teaching. It further discusses cognitive and language development , social contexts and socialemotional development, individual variations, and socialcultural diversity. It explains exceptional learners, behavioral and social cognitive approaches, the information-processing approachs, and complex cognitive processes. The book further looks at social constructivist approaches, learning and cognition in the content areas, and planning, instruction and technology. Finally, planning, teaching and learning, classroom management, standardized tests and teaching, and classroom assessment are discussed.
Recommended for students and lecturers.
007 2981423
--Motivation in Education--Educational Psychology, Learning Psychology
370.15