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Psychology for Educators, 1st Edition | AU/NZ

Wilma Vialle, Pauline Lysaght, Irina Verenikina

  • Copyright 2005
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Psychology for Educators 1st Edition by Wilma Vialle/Pauline Lysaght/Irina Verenikina
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This book is aimed at undergraduate students in education and focuses on aspects of student thinking and learning. The emphasis is on providing a readable text that explores the relationships among theory, research and practice for future educators. The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines views on learning with an emphasis on the work of behaviourist theorists Piaget, Vygotsky and his followers, and information-processing theorists. The second part is entitled ‘Understanding Individuals’ and includes topics ranging from intelligence and creativity to emotional and spiritual intelligence. The text draws on practical examples to illustrate the key ideas and links are made to other disciplines in teacher preparation programs.

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Wilma Vialle

Dr Wilma Vialle is an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Gifted Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong. She is the author of several books, chapters and articles on child psychology and gifted education. Her major research interests are in intelligence and giftedness with a particular emphasis on equity issues.

Pauline Lysaght

Pauline Lysaght is sub-dean and lectures in Educational Psychology and Early Childhood education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong. Her major research interests are in gender issues and learning in higher education.

Irina Verenikina

Irina Verenikina lectures in Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong. her major research interests are in Vygotskian influences on classroom practice.

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  • Explores the relationships between theory, research and practice to help trainee teachers appreciate the relevance of theory to their practice.
  • Two distinct parts: Views on learning and understanding individuals.
  • Draws on practical examples to illustrate key ideas.
  • Focuses on aspects of student thinking and learning that are particularly relevant for teacher-preparation courses.
  • Contains practical examples to enhance learning.

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Introduction
PART 1: VIEWS ON LEARNING
1. Behaviourist approaches to learning
2. The cognitive-development view: Piaget
3. The socio-cultural view: Vygotsky
4. Information processing approach
PART 2: UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUALS
5. Intelligence
6. Creativity
7. Motivation
8. The emotional world of the learner
9. The spiritual world of the learner

Postscript: Developing a Personal Philosophy of Teaching

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  • ISBN-10: 0170122123
  • ISBN-13: 9780170122122
  • RETAIL $127.95
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