Psychology and the Study of Education : Critical Perspectives on Developing T...

Psychology and the Study of Education : Critical Perspectives on Developing Theories, Paperback by Ó Siochrú, Cathal (EDT), ISBN 1138237655, ISBN-13 9781138237650, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK"Engaging with key studies from the past as well as cutting edge research, Psychology and the Study of Education probes the relevance and application of psychology within a range of educational contexts. With a focus on providing a more developed and critical perspective on the psychology of education, this book re-examines core theories of learning, explores key learning processes, and examines the role of memory and identity in learning. By questioning myths and misconceptions, it challenges all readers to develop a critical perspective and reveals the value of psychology in understanding and influencing education. A range of themes are explored, including: - What is the psychology of education? - Gender identity and its impact in education - Behaviourism and education - Piaget's model of cognitive development - The nature of creativity. This comprehensive guide to the psychology of education is an essential text for students on courses such as: Education Studies, Disability Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Childhood and Youth Studies. It will also be of great interest to those involved in teacher education and training, without a background in academic psychology. This book will enable them to provide a more theoretically deep and critical perspective on psychology with respect to education. Psychology and the Study of Education offers examples of the application of psychology to a wide variety of different educational contexts including education in schools, in the community and in the workplace"--