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Psychology in Education

Individual Differences and Learning

AvWendy Symes,David W. Putwain

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This essential textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the psychological factors that influence student learning and achievement. It addresses the fundamental questions of why and how some students outperform others by examining research and theory on key constructs. These include intelligence, personality, motivation and emotions, with a focus on their definitions, measurement and crucial roles in education.Key Features:Defines key psychological factors that play an important role in student achievementEvaluates how these psychological factors influence student learningInvestigates factors that can influence the development of these psychological factors, including genetics and experienceDemonstrates how enhancing students’ thoughts and feelings can influence their academic performancePresents clear summaries of key points and stimulating questions to encourage understanding, as well as supplementary material to support further studyPsychology in Education is highly relevant to students of educational psychology with an interest in individual differences in educational contexts. It is particularly relevant for students studying individual differences modules on Psychology of Education programmes. It is also a useful resource for teachers and educational practitioners seeking to understand the psychological dynamics at play in the classroom, enabling them to design lessons that engage and motivate students.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-06-26
Mått:169 x 244 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Förlag:Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781035326532

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Wendy Symes, Institute for Psychology in Education, University of Muenster, Germany, David W. Putwain, Professor of Education and Early Childhood Studies, School of Education, Liverpool John Moores University, Laura J. Nicholson, School of Education, Liverpool John Moores University, UK and Stephanie Lichtenfeld, Professor of Developmental Psychology in Educational Contexts, Institute for Psychology in Education, University of Muenster, GermanyWith Fabian Schmidt, Institute for Education, University of Hildesheim, Germany and Yvonne Skipper, School of Education, University of Glasgow, UK

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‘An essential resource for understanding the psychological foundations of learning. This comprehensive text masterfully synthesizes theory, research, and practice across key individual difference constructs, providing educators and researchers with evidence-based insights to support all learners in achieving their potential.’

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ContentsList of tables viiForeword viiiDr Andrew HollimanList of abbreviations xPART I AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INDIVIDUALDIFFERENCES AND LEARNING1 An introduction to Psychology in Education: Individual Differences andLearning 2Wendy Symes and Laura J. Nicholson2 Intelligence 14Wendy Symes and David W. Putwain3 Personality 32Fabian T. C. SchmidtPART II STUDENTS’ BELIEFS ABOUT ABILITY4 Mindset 54Yvonne Skipper5 Academic self-concept and academic self-efficacy 72Wendy Symes and Laura J. Nicholson6 Academic buoyancy 91David W. Putwain and Wendy SymesPART III MOTIVATION7 Achievement goals 108Stephanie Lichtenfeld and David W. Putwain8 Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation 131Laura J. Nicholson and Wendy SymesPART IV EMOTION9 Achievement emotions 153Stephanie Lichtenfeld and Laura J. Nicholson10 Test anxiety 172David W. Putwain and Laura J. NicholsonPART V WHY DO SOME STUDENTS LEARN AND ACHIEVE MORE THAN OTHERS?11 Individual differences and learning: a synthesis of key findings,implications for practice and directions for future research 194Wendy Symes and David W. PutwainList of references 206