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How can ideas and concepts from psychology be applied smartly to the classroom to meet the needs of different learners? Supported by research and an awareness of the factors underpinning high-quality teaching, this book encourages teachers, and those training to teach, to examine their own methods in order to develop as confident, evidence-informed professionals.


This third edition includes:


* A new chapter on the psychology of elearning


* A new discussion of applied cognitive theories in the classroom


* The use of internationally friendly terminology throughout the book


* Some streamlining of content to offer a more cohesive reading experience

Psychology for Teachers

Part 1: Psychological perspectives on education

Chapter 1: Classical Learning Approaches within Psychology

Chapter 2: Contemporary Learning Approaches within Psychology

Chapter 3: The Effective Teacher

Chapter 4: The Philosophy and Psychology of Professional Practice

Part 2: The individual learner

Chapter 5: Neurological and Physical Development

Chapter 6: Perceptual and Cognitive Development

Chapter 7: Social, Emotional Development and Personality

Part 3: Meeting the needs of the learner

Chapter 8: Understanding the Self

Chapter 9: Understanding Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI)

Chapter 10: Motivation

Chapter 11: Integrating Psychology in the Classroom

Part 4: Mental health, wellbeing and resilience

Chapter 12: Mental Wellbeing

Chapter 13: Coaching Psychology and Developing Resilience

Part 5: Psychological skills training

Chapter 14: Goal-Setting

Chapter 15: Mental Imagery

Chapter 16: Self-Talk and Cognitive Restructuring

Chapter 17: Relaxation

Part 6: Evidence-based teaching

Chapter 18: Reading, Reasoning and Researching Education

Part 7: Classroom practice

Chapter 19: The Learning Environment

Chapter 20: Elearning: The New Frontier in Education

Chapter 21: The 'Ideal' Teacher

Chapter 22: Reflective Position: Integrating the Strands of this Book