Applying Psychology in the Classroom

1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-1-85346-584-0
Verlag: David Fulton Publishers

Buch, Englisch, 96 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 166 g

First Published in 1999. Each publication in this series of books is concerned with approaches to intervention with children with specific needs in mainstream schools. This book is written primarily for newly qualified primary teachers and any teachers interested in the application of psychologically based approaches in the classroom. Its orientation is eclectic, drawing on a variety of psychological theories we have found useful in our work as educational psychologists in schools.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Leadbetter, Jane

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Pädagogische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Schulleitung, Schulentwicklung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Introduction, Paul Timmins; Chapter 2 The inclusive classroom: taking account of the individual, Jane Leadbetter; Chapter 3 Understanding the learning environment, Gren Knight; Chapter 4 Managing the social dynamics of the classroom, Sue Morris; Chapter 5 De-stressing children in the classroom, Dave Traxson; Chapter 6 Exploring pupil motivation and promoting effective learning in the classroom, Paul Timmins; Chapter 7 Conclusions: using psychology as a basis for action, Jane Leadbetter;

Über Autor(innen)

Jane Leadbetter is a Senior Educational Psychologist for Birmingham LEA and is involved in advising, supporting and training teachers, particularly in the area of behaviour management. Sue Morris is the Director of Professional Training in Educational Psychology at the University of Birmingham and continues to practise as an educational psychologist. Paul Timmins is a Professional and Academic tutor to the training course in educational psychology at the University of Birmingham. He also works as a Senior Educational Psychologist in Solihull LEA. Gren Knight is a Senior Educational Psychologist in Wolverhampton and also an Academic and Professional tutor to the Educational Psychology training course at the University of Birmingham. Dave Traxson is a Senior Educational Psychologist in Wolverhampton and was an Academic and Professional tutor at the University of Birmingham for five years until July 1998.