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The psychology of effective learning and teaching / Matt Jarvis.

By: Jarvis, Matt, 1966-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Cheltenham : Nelson Thornes, 2005Description: vi, 250 p. : ill 24 cm.ISBN: 0748790373; 9780748790371.Subject(s): Teaching -- Psychological aspects | Learning, Psychology of | Educational psychology | Education | Educational psychology | EducationDDC classification: 370.15 JAR
Contents:
The learner and the teacher -- Cognitive development and learning -- Intelligence and academic ability -- Styles of thinking, learning and studying -- Thinking skills -- Motivation -- Emotional factors in learning -- ICT and learning -- Teacher stress -- Education research
Summary: This book covers the psychology of teaching and learning and focuses on applying up-to-date as well as traditional theory in the classroom. It covers a range of issues that most concern the new teacher, written clearly and at an appropriate level.

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A? small, accessible and contemporary book on the psychology of teaching and learning to teach - relates relevant theory to actual practice an introductory psychology text and their implications for learning styles and areas such as metacognition

Includes bibliographical references (p. [224]-242) and index.

The learner and the teacher -- Cognitive development and learning -- Intelligence and academic ability -- Styles of thinking, learning and studying -- Thinking skills -- Motivation -- Emotional factors in learning -- ICT and learning -- Teacher stress -- Education research

This book covers the psychology of teaching and learning and focuses on applying up-to-date as well as traditional theory in the classroom. It covers a range of issues that most concern the new teacher, written clearly and at an appropriate level.

ITT Module SOCL81009

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CHOICE Review

A practicing psychologist and the author of several recent books on psychological theory and research, including Theoretical Approaches in Psychology (2000) and Key Ideas in Psychology (2002), Jarvis examines how contemporary psychological ideas can enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. Each chapter of this concise, clearly written book examines a psychological construct (cognitive development, learning, intelligence, academic achievement, motivation, emotion, teacher stress) and its relevance for teachers. The author presents an insightful, philosophically sophisticated overview of educational research and a critical analysis of the role of information and communication technologies in learning. Chapters provide self-assessment questions to help students check their understanding of the material, and offer well-chosen suggestions for further reading. The author cites recent credible sources to support his claims. However, a cautionary note is in order: although the author writes in an upbeat, down-to-earth style, he assumes that the reader is familiar with the educational institutions and policies of the UK. This book will be useful for primary and secondary teachers, undergraduate education majors, and college instructors and graduate students in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership/administration, and educational psychology. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. All readership levels. J. Armstrong University of New Mexico