Educational Psychology (2^nd Ed.) Topics in Applied Psychology Series

Educational Psychology, Second Edition offers a comprehensive overview of how key advances in social, developmental and cognitive psychology impact upon the role of educational psychologists working today. Written by leading researchers, the book also explores controversies and dilemmas in both research and practice, providing students with a balanced and cutting-edge introduction to both the field and the profession.

Fully revised throughout, the new edition is written to encourage students to integrate their understanding of core psychological disciplines, as well as to consider what ?evidence-based practice? really means. Organized into two broad sections related to learning and behaviour, the book features a selection of vignettes from educational psychologists working in a range of contexts, as well as tasks and scenarios to support a problem-orientated approach to study.

By integrating both research and everyday practice, the book is unique in engaging a critical appreciation of both the possibilities and limitations of educational psychology. It is the ideal book for any student wishing to engage with this important and evolving field of study.

1. Preface: How can this book be used? Tony Cline, Anthea Gulliford and Susan Birch Section 1 Overview 2. What do Educational Psychologists do? Susan Birch, Norah Frederickson and Andy Miller 3. Evidence based practice in educational psychology: the nature of evidenceAnthea Gulliford Section 2 Cognition, Learning and Instruction 4. What use is "intelligence"? Tony Cline 5. Raising educational achievement: what can instructional psychology contribute?Anthea Gulliford and Andy Miller 6. Inclusion for children with special educational needs – how can psychology help? Nathan Lambert and Norah Frederickson 7. Effective communication in school: do teachers and students talk the same language? Tony Cline 8. Can we cure dyslexia? Ben Hayes and Norah Frederickson 9. Why does mathematics make so many people fearful? Tony Cline Section 3 Social, Emotional and Behavioural Issues in School 10. Educating children with autism: what use is psychological theory and research? Susan Birch and Norah Frederickson 11. Managing classroom behaviour: perspectives from psychologyAnthea Gulliford 12. School bullies: are they also victims? Susan Birch and Norah Frederickson 13. Coping with life by coping with school? School refusal in young peopleAnthea Gulliford and Andy Miller 14. School ethos and student identity: when is wearing a uniform a badge of honour?Tony Cline

Tony Cline is Co-Director of the CPD Doctorate in Educational Psychology at University College London, UK.

Anthea Gulliford is DAEP Joint Programme Director in the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham, UK, and Senior Educational Psychologist in Nottingham City, UK.

Susan Birch is Co-Director of the CPD Doctorate in Educational Psychology, University College London and Senior Educational Psychologist in Buckinghamshire, UK.