Teaching and Learning: Lessons from Psychology

By Richard Fox and Richard Fox

Book Overview

Drawing on educational and psychological research and adhering closely to QTS standards, trainee teachers will find this easy-to-read book an invaluable guide to child psychology and the psychology of teaching. a realistic and in-depth account of different kinds of learning; summarises reliable knowledge about how teaching can aid learning in schools; addresses issues of interest to all teachers - including the repertoire of teaching, the main phases of learning, the classroom environment, keeping order, and lesson planning - in a practical and accessible manner; also covers more complex topics such as intelligence, special educational needs, bullying, child abuse, gender, ethnicity, teacher expectations and assessment; gives examples of practice across all four key stages and different school subjects; would form a suitable part of the government-led continuing professional development project: Excellence and Enjoyment - A Strategy for Primary Schools.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405114878
• ISBN13: 9781405114875
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.6"