Lisa Marks Woolfson – författare

Written by an experienced academic and practitioner, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to educational psychology.

The book begins by exploring the history of educational psychology, highlighting key figures in its development and the complex and changing relationship between education and psychology. It examines important theories in the field and provides a discussion of the different methodologies researchers use. Importantly, the book goes on to highlight key impacts of the research on current practice and policy, as well as suggesting emerging areas and future directions for the field. In so doing, it offers a self-contained and easily digestible primer for those studying educational psychology and related disciplines.

Key Topics in Educational Psychology is a must-read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of educational psychology, psychology of education, education, and educational studies. It will also be of interest to practitioners in training, particularly those who work in educational settings, including educational psychologists, teachers, therapists, and social workers.

Written by an experienced academic and practitioner, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to educational psychology.

The book begins by exploring the history of educational psychology, highlighting key figures in its development and the complex and changing relationship between education and psychology. It examines important theories in the field and provides a discussion of the different methodologies researchers use. Importantly, the book goes on to highlight key impacts of the research on current practice and policy, as well as suggesting emerging areas and future directions for the field. In so doing, it offers a self-contained and easily digestible primer for those studying educational psychology and related disciplines.

Key Topics in Educational Psychology is a must-read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of educational psychology, psychology of education, education, and educational studies. It will also be of interest to practitioners in training, particularly those who work in educational settings, including educational psychologists, teachers, therapists, and social workers.