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Psychology for Teachers
Fourth Edition
- Scott Buckler - Independent Academic, Teacher, Chartered Psychologist
- Paul Castle - Formerly of University of Worcester, UK
April 2025 | 424 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
This is an essential textbook for teachers and those training to teach on applying research from psychology to education. It offers practical advice on ‘what works’ in the classroom. Not only will you understand how to teach effectively but also why, with explanations deeply rooted in theory and practice. Brimming with references to popular culture and packed with a range of tips, tasks, case studies and critical points, this book will keep you informed and intrigued in equal measure.
This fourth edition includes:
- Significant updates to content on cognitive psychology and educational neuroscience; neurodivergence and special educational needs; and supporting mental wellbeing.
- Condensed and reworked chapters with a stronger focus on practical application in the classroom.
- Classroom examples described in universal terms to support teachers anywhere in the world.
SECTION ONE: UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY
1 Introduction
2 Philosophy of education
SECTION TWO: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION
3 Psychodynamic perspectives
4 Behaviourist perspectives
5 Social perspectives
6 Humanistic perspectives
7 Cognitive perspectives
SECTION THREE: THE DEVELOPING CHILD
8 Neurological, perceptual, and physical development
9 The development of the self
10 Social, emotional, personality, and behavioural development
SECTION FOUR: MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE LEARNER
11 Motivation
12 Applied cognitive science and educational neuroscience
13 Neurodivergence within the broader context
14 Mental wellbeing
15 Applied psychological skills
16 Using applied psychology to enhance behaviour
17 The effective teacher