Education Psychology
Contents: Preface. 1. Education psychology: an introduction. 2. Child development. 3. Learning. 4. Cognitive development theory. 5. Morality. 6. Intelligence. 7. Creativity. 8. Motivation. 9. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 10. Memory: effects of mental constructs factor. 11. Emotion: mental constructs factor. 12. Special needs: children and its education. Bibliography.
Over the last decade, much research activity in educational psychology has focused on developing theories of self-regulated learning (SRL) and metacognition. These theories work from the central premise that effective learners are active agents who construct knowledge by setting goals, analysing tasks, planning strategies and monitoring their understanding. Research has indicated that learners who are better at goal setting and self-monitoring tend to have greater intrinsic task interest and self-efficacy: and that teaching learning strategies can increase academic achievement. (Jacket)
Over the last decade, much research activity in educational psychology has focused on developing theories of self-regulated learning (SRL) and metacognition. These theories work from the central premise that effective learners are active agents who construct knowledge by setting goals, analysing tasks, planning strategies and monitoring their understanding. Research has indicated that learners who are better at goal setting and self-monitoring tend to have greater intrinsic task interest and self-efficacy: and that teaching learning strategies can increase academic achievement. (Jacket)
