Educational Psychology

Tony Cline is Honorary Research Fellow, Educational Psychology Group, University College London, UK.Anthea Gulliford is Programme Director and Associate Professor in Educational Psychology in the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK. Susan Birch is Co-Director of the CPD Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Deputy Programme Director of the Initial Professional Training Doctorate, University College London, and is a Senior Educational Psychologist, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Educational Psychology, UK.

'This is a very welcome update of this key educational psychology text. Its accessible style clearly highlights the contemporary issues, challenges and opportunities in applying psychology in education. It will be an invaluable resource for undergraduates and trainee educational psychologists.'Professor Caroline Bond, University of Manchester, UK'This easily accessible textbook highlights the range of contexts where educational psychologists can make a valuable contribution. It covers a wide range of topics and provides an excellent primer to anyone wondering how psychology can be used to enhance outcomes for children and young people. We strongly recommend it to tutors and learners alike.'Dr Sarah Wright and Dr Tim Cooke, University of Southampton, UK

• Series ForewordPreface to the third editionTony Cline, Anthea Gulliford and Susan BirchPart I. Overview1. What do Educational Psychologists do?Susan Birch, Norah Frederickson and Andy Miller2. Evidence based practice in Educational Psychology: The nature of evidenceAnthea Gulliford Part II. Cognition, Learning and Teaching 3. Raising educational achievement: What can instructional psychology contribute?Anthea Gulliford and Andy Miller 4. Inclusion for children with special educational needs: How can psychology help?Nathan Lambert and Norah Frederickson5. Effective communication in school: Do teachers and students talk the same language?Tony Cline 6. Can we cure dyslexia?Ben Hayes and Norah Frederickson7. Why does mathematics make so many people fearful?Tony Cline8. Educating Children with Autism: What use is psychological theory and research?Susan Birch and Norah FredericksonPart III. Social, Emotional and Mental Health Issues in School9. Educational psychology and mental health in schools: A new or an old role?Susan Birch and Anthea Gulliford10. Managing classroom behaviour: Can Psychology help?Anthea Gulliford11. School Bullies: Are they also Victims?Susan Birch and Norah Frederickson12. Coping with life by coping with school? School non-attendance in young peopleAnthea Gulliford and Andy Miller13. School Ethos and Student Identity: When is wearing a uniform a badge of honour?Tony Cline