Using Psychology in the Classroom

Download or read book Using Psychology in the Classroom written by Stephen James Minton and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-03-05 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychology can be applied to understanding a range of current issues and topics in teaching and educational practice. Starting with the question, ‘what is psychology?’, and a topical overview of child and adolescent development, Stephen James Minton moves on to discuss seven areas of contemporary concern in education, showing how psychological approaches can help teachers in key areas of practice.