Psychology and the Study of Education

Engaging with key studies from the past as well as cutting edge research, Psychology and the Study of Education probes the relevance and application of psychology within a range of educational contexts. With a focus on providing a more developed and critical perspective on the psychology of education, this book re-examines core theories of learning, explores key learning processes, and examines the role of memory and identity in learning. By questioning myths and misconceptions, it challenges all readers to develop a critical perspective and reveals the value of psychology in understanding and influencing education. A range of themes are explored, including: - What is the psychology of education? - Gender identity and its impact in education - Behaviourism and education - Piaget's model of cognitive development - The nature of creativity. This comprehensive guide to the psychology of education is an essential text for students on courses such as: Education Studies, Disability Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Childhood and Youth Studies. It will also be of great interest to those involved in teacher education and training, without a background in academic psychology. This book will enable them to provide a more theoretically deep and critical perspective on psychology with respect to education. Psychology and the Study of Education offers examples of the application of psychology to a wide variety of different educational contexts including education in schools, in the community and in the workplace--