Suitable for courses in teacher education, psychology and sociology.
Educational Psychology (Australasian edition) is an adaptation of Educational Psychology by Anita Woolfolk. The text maintains the strong theoretical foundations found in the best selling American editions of this text.
The Australian author team, headed by Kay Margetts, have updated this best selling US text with Australasian perspectives and applications using the work of Australasian researchers and teachers. The text is written in a clear, relevant and accessible style, free from excess technical information and jargon.
The approach to this text has been shaped by the belief that learning and teaching is an integrated process, and theory and practice cannot be separated. As in previous editions, the Australasian edition continues to emphasise the educational implications and applications of child development, cognitive science, learning and teaching. Recurring themes throughout the text include ideas about education; social and socio-cultural aspects of education; schools, families and community; development, learning and curriculum; and effective teaching. Numerous examples, case studies, guidelines and practical tips from experienced teachers are used in the text to explore the connections between knowledge, understanding and practice.
