Educational Psychology in Social Context: Ecosystemic appl in Southern Africa 6e

ISBN: 9780190742256
Author: D. Donald, J. Hardman, S. Lazarus, N. Moolla

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Educational Psychology in Social Context: Ecosystemic applications in southern Africa 6e is a tried-and-tested textbook that applies educational psychology – and, specifically, a unifying ecosystemic framework – to aid teachers and other educators to enhance the learning experience of students in a developing society.

The book is relevant to both undergraduate and postgraduate study in either pre-service or in-service teacher education. It can be used for courses in educational psychology in programmes such as BEd, BEd (Hons) and PGCE, and as a handbook for teachers in the field.

Educational Psychology in Social Context: Ecosystemic applications in southern Africa 6e is a tried-and-tested textbook that applies educational psychology – and, specifically, a unifying ecosystemic framework – to aid teachers and other educators to enhance the learning experience of students in a developing society.

The book is relevant to both undergraduate and postgraduate study in either pre-service or in-service teacher education. It can be used for courses in educational psychology in programmes such as BEd, BEd (Hons) and PGCE, and as a handbook for teachers in the field.

Features

  • Diagrams, local quotations and glossary items alongside the text to explain specialist and complex terms and concepts.
  • Specially designed questions that encourage readers to apply theoretical perspectives and principles of intervention in their own social context.
  • Activities that encourage the practical application, and the analysis and consolidation of concepts.
  • A learner-centred approach that challenges readers to construct their own understandings.
  • A new chapter on the neuroscience of education and schooling, which covers the basics of brain development and neuroplasticity.
  • New content on discipline, cyberbullying and an exploration of psychology for African contexts.
  • Updated case examples and references throughout the book.

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28 Sep 2020

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