Readings in Educational Psychology. Learning and Teaching. (Open University Set Book)

The purpose of this collection of readings is to afford the student greater insight into his practical task in the classroom. It is intended primarily for readers who have reached the stage in their study of educational psychology at which they will wish to possess authoritative statements from leading research workers in the field. After surveying the psychology of teaching specific subjects and the question of programmed instruction, the book goes on to consider children's learning difficulties and the main issues of achievement testing.