Psychology applied to teaching /
Jack Snowman, Robert Biehler.
- 11th ed.
- Boston, MASS. : Houghton Mifflin, c2006.
- xxxiv, 601 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 545-573) and indexes.
Preface. - 1. Applying psychology to teaching. - Pt. 1. Student characteristics. 2. Theories of psychosocial and cognitive development. - 3. Age-level characteristics. - 4. Understanding student differences. - 5. Addressing cultural and socioeconomic diversity. - 6. Accommodating student variability. - Pt. II. Learning an instruction. - 7. Behavioral and social learning theories: Operant conditioning. - 8. Information-processing theory. - 9. Social cognitive theory. - 10. Constructivist learning theory, problem solving, and transfer. - 11. Approaches to instruction. - Pt. III. Creating a positive learning environment. - 12. Motivation. - 13. Classroom management. - Pt. IV. Assessment of students. - 14. Assessment of classroom learning. - 15. Understanding and using standardized tests. - 16. Becoming a better teacher by becoming a reflective teacher. - Glossary. - References. - Author/Source Index. - Subject index. - Credits.