This widely used book is known for its exceptionally clear and engaging writing, its in-depth focus on learning, and its extensive concrete applications. Its unique approach helps readers understand concepts by encouraging them to examine their own learning and then showing them how to apply these concepts as teachers. The book concentrates on core concepts and principles and gives readers an in-depth understanding of the central ideas of educational psychology. More coverage of learning than any other introductory educational psychology book. This book contains unique, integrated coverage of diversity and inclusion and offers readers an opportunity to apply their knowledge of ed psych in an authentic context while strengthening their skills in assessment. For professionals in the field of Educational Psychology.

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A Deeper, More Applied Approach to the Understanding of Educational Psychology

Six chapters on learning (five in the text, one on the Web)
A persistent focus on helping students discover more about themselves as thinkers and learners in Experiencing Firsthand exercises and other features
An emphasis on identifying, discussing, and summarizing core concepts and principles that matter in classrooms

Educational Applications among Real Students

Artifacts from a cross-section of real kids and their classrooms
Case studies introducing and closing each chapter, and other vignettes
The Interpreting Artifacts and Interactions feature, providing practice in evaluating student work and applying new knowledge authentically
Practical strategies and concrete classroom examples in tables and boxed features

New and Expanded Content

Two chapters on motivation
Two chapters on assessment
New and expanded discussions of the social aspects of learning
New ancillaries: an assessment computer simulation, a student artifact library on the Web and on CD-ROM, and the ASCD/Merrill Website

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