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An Educational Psychology for Schools in Africa tackles issues concerning educational psychology in Africa. The book is comprised of 12 chapters that deal with the various concerns in educational psychology. Chapter 1 discusses the nature and scope of educational psychology and its relevance for tea...
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Butterworths,
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| Publisher Address: | Durban ; Stoneham, MA : |
| Publication Dates: |
[1986] ©1986 |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: |
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780409102550 |
| Summary: |
An Educational Psychology for Schools in Africa tackles issues concerning educational psychology in Africa. The book is comprised of 12 chapters that deal with the various concerns in educational psychology. Chapter 1 discusses the nature and scope of educational psychology and its relevance for teacher training. Chapter 2 talks about the research methods in educational psychology. Chapter 3 covers developmental psychology, and Chapter 4 covers communication with the environment. The next four chapters cover psychological aspects, such as learning, emotional and social adjustment, intelligen |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (156 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-154) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781483106298 1483106292 |
| Index Number: | LB1051 |
| CLC: | G44 |
| Contents: |
Front Cover; An Educational Psychology for Schools in Africa; Copyright Page; Preface; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. The nature and scope of Educational Psychology and its relevance for teacher training; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Terminology; 1.3 The nature of Educational Psychology as a science; 1.4 The scope of Educational Psychology; 1.5 The relevance of Educational Psychology to the teacher training curriculum; 1.6 The role of Educational Psychology in solving problems encountered in teaching; Revision; Chapter 2. Research methods in Educational Psychology; 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The observation method2.3 Experimentation; 2.4 The case study method; 2.5 The questionnaire method; Revision; Chapter 3. Developmental psychology; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Conception to birth; 3.3 Physical development; 3.4 Emotional development; 3.5 Social development; 3.6 Moral development; 3.7 Intellectual development; 3.8 Language development; Revision; Chapter 4. Communication with the environment; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The functioning of the nervous system; 4.3 The five senses; 4.4 The brain; 4.5 The spinal cord; 4.6 The endocrine system; Revision; Chapter 5. Learning; 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Definitions of learning5.3 Theories of learning; 5.4 Types of learning; 5.5 Social atmosphere and physical environment in learning; 5.6 Interests and motivation in learning; Revision; Chapter 6. Emotional and social adjustment; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Definition of an emotion; 6.3 Types of emotion; 6.4 The role of the family in emotional and social adjustment; 6.5 The school as a social agent; 6.6 Discipline and class-room management; Revision; Chapter 7. Intelligence; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Definitions; 7.3 Theories of intelligence; 7.4 Intelligence tests; 7.5 Intelligence and heredity RevisionChapter 8. Personality; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Definitions of personality; 8.3 Personality theories; 8.4 Attitudes; 8.5 Self-concept; Revision; Chapter 9. Psychology of the teacher; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The role of the teacher; 9.3 Qualities of an effective teacher; 9.4 Personal and emotional adjustment; 9.5 Teacher-pupil relationships; Revision; Chapter 10. Guidance; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 The concepts guidance and counselling; 10.3 The different areas of guidance; 10.4 Guidance as a career; Revision; Chapter 11. Readiness for school; 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Readiness for formal learning11.3 Preparation in the home; 11.4 Readiness for reading; 11.5 Tests for school readiness; 11.6 Conclusion; Revision; Chapter 12. The exceptional learner; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 Educating mentally handicapped children; 12.3 Educating gifted children; 12.4 Educating physically handicapped children; 12.5 Educating maladjusted children; Revision; Bibliography; Index |