Essentials of Educational Psychology

Book excerpt: Focused on the big ideas of education psychology, this text gives readers a practical understanding of the core concepts in educational psychology and of the research-based strategies needed to facilitate student learning and development. While generally shorter than competing educational psychology textbooks, Essentials of Educational Psychology still provides a comprehensive overview of theories, research, and educational implications related to learning and cognition, motivation, child and adolescent development, instructional methods, classroom management, and assessment. Each chapter is organized around three to six Big Ideas, and each Big Idea is then divided into several more specific bold-faced principles or recommendations. Widely acclaimed for its conversational writing style, the book provides readers with a clear and easily understood picture of the psychological principles that impact teaching and learning. Also available with MyLab Education MyLab(tm) Education is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through real classroom video footage, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes. The Enhanced Pearson eText in MyLab Education includes dozens of hotlinks to illustrative classroom videos, animated video explanations of difficult concepts, interactive application exercises, self-check quizzes, and optional supplementary readings. Instructors have access to numerous supplementary materials to assist them in their instruction and assessments, including PowerPoint slides, an Instructor's Manual and accompanying PowerPoint slides, and a Test Bank of multiple-choice and short-answer questions aligned with each chapter and Big Idea. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education, search for: 0134995201 / 9780134995205 Essentials of Educational Psychology: Big Ideas To Guide Effective Teaching with MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText, Access Card Package, 5th Edition Package consists of: 0134523385 / 9780134523385 Essentials of Educational Psychology: Big Ideas To Guide Effective Teaching, 5th Edition, MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card 0134894987 / 9780134894980 Essentials of Educational Psychology: Big Ideas To Guide Effective Teaching with MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText, 5th Edition