Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice - Softcover
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The sixth edition of this popular book from renowned educational psychologist Robert Slavin translates theory into practices that teachers can use in their own classrooms by introducing the concept of intentionality. An Intentional Teacher, according to Slavin, is one who constantly reflects on his or her practices and makes instructional decisions based on a clear conception of how these practices affect students. To help readers become Intentional Teachers, the author offers a set of questions to guide them and models best practices through classroom examples. Firmly rooted in research, up-to-date theory, and classroom-tested applications, Educational Psychology prepares teachers as no other book does to think about what they do in the classroom and about how students develop and learn, to make decisions before and during instruction, and to consider what information they will use as evidence that their students are indeed learning and succeeding. An emphasis on intentional teaching helps preservice teachers internalize a set of questions that can aid them in planning, teaching, and revising their practice. Each chapter considers answers to the following questions from a new vantage point grounded in chapter content: What am I trying to accomplish? helps teachers keep teaching goals in mind. What are my students' relevant experiences and needs? assists teachers in keeping their students' needs in sight. What approaches and materials are available to help me challenge every student? reminds teachers to vary their methods and aim to challenge students. How will I know whether and when to change my strategy or modify my instruction? reminds teachers to be flexible in order to reach their goals. What information will I accept as evidence that my students and I are experiencing success? helps teachers reflect on their practice. For pre-service and in-service teachers.
About the Author:
Robert Slavin is director of the Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins University, director of the Institute for Effective Education at the University of York (England), and chairman of the Success for All Foundation. He received his Ph.D. in Social Relations from Johns Hopkins in 1975, and since that time he has authored more than 200 articles and book chapters on such topics as cooperative learning, ability grouping, school and classroom organization, desegregation, mainstreaming, research review, and evidence-based reform. Dr. Slavin is the author or -coauthor of 20 books, including Cooperative Learning, School and Classroom Organization, Effective Programs for Students at Risk, Preventing Early School Failure, Show Me the Evidence: Proven and Promising Programs for America’s Schools, Two Million Children: Success for All, Effective Programs for Latino Students, and Educational Research in the Age of Accountability. In 1985 Dr. Slavin received the Raymond Cattell Early Career Award for Programmatic Research from the American Educational Research Association. In 1988 he received the Palmer O. Johnson Award for the best article in an AERA journal. In 1994 he received the Charles A. Dana Award, in 1998 he received the James Bryant Conant Award from the Education Commission of the States, and in 2000 he received the Distinguished Services Award from the Council of Chief State School Officers. He again received the Palmer O. Johnson award for the best article in an AERA journal in 2008, and received the AERA Review of Research award in 2009.
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- PublisherPrentice Hall International Paperback Editions
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0132369931
- ISBN 13 9780132369930
- BindingPaperback
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