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Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice, 12/e


Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice, 12/e
Author(s)  Robert E Slavin
ISBN  9789353061067
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2018
Pages  540
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 800.00
  
 
 

Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice offers complete, up-to-date information that is presented in readable, practical ways and illustrated with engaging examples and case studies. The text makes the connection between theory and practice explicit, helping students transfer what they learn to their own teaching. The Twelfth Edition reflects ongoing changes in our learning sciences that continue to transform educational psychology and teaching, incorporating new research and practical applications of many contemporary topics.
 

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Robert Slavin is currently Director of the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University and Chairman of the Success for All Foundation.


 

 

1. Educational Psychology: A Foundation for Teaching


2. Cognitive Development


3. Social, Moral, and Emotional Development


4. Student Diversity


5. Behavioral and Social Theories of Learning


6. Cognitive Theories of Learning


7. The Effective Lesson


8. Student-Centered and Constructivist Approaches to Instruction


9. Grouping, Differentiation, and Technology


10. Motivating Students to Learn


11. Effective Learning Environments


12. Learners with Exceptionalities


13. Assessing Student Learning


14. Standardized Tests and Accountability"


 

 

(1) This edition reflects the ""cognitive revolution""  that has transformed educational psychology and teaching.



(2) It emphasizes the intelligent use of theory and research to improve instruction.



(3) Some of the new and expanded topics include Common Core State Standards and College- and Career-Ready Standards (throughout, but especially Chapters 1 and 14), More on Vygotsky's theories (Chapter 2), The development of reading from preschool onwards (Chapter 3), More on parent involvement (Chapter 4), additional coverage of value-added assessments (Chapter 14), etc.


 

 
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