Includes bibliographic references and index

English

CLUSTER 1: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Module 1: Contexts of Development Module 2: Social Development Module 3: Emotional Development Module 4: Moral Development CLUSTER 2: THE DEVELOPING LEARNER Module 5: The Brain and Development Module 6: Cognitive Development Module 7: Language Development CLUSTER 3: LEARNING THEORIES Module 8: Traditional Behavioral Theories Module 9: Social Cognitive Theory Module 10: Information Processing CLUSTER 4: COGNITIVE PROCESSES Module 11: Metacognition Module 12: Transfer of Skills and Knowledge Module 13: Higher Order Thinking CLUSTER 5: MOTIVATION Module 14: Behavioral Theory Module 15: Cognitive Theories Module 16: Self Theories CLUSTER 6: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTION Module 17: Creating a Productive Learning Environment Module 18: Understanding and Managing Student Behavior Module 19: Theories of Instruction Module 20: Grouping Practices CLUSTER 7: LEARNER DIFFERENCES Module 21: Intelligence Module 22: Intellectual Differences Module 23: Specific Learning Disabilities Module 24: Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities CLUSTER 8: CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT Module 25: Assessing Student Learning Module 26: Test Construction and Use Module 27: Performance Assessment CLUSTER 9: STANDARDIZED TESTING Module 28: Standardized Tests and Scores Module 29: Issues in Standardized Testing

With four case studies - early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary - for each cluster of modules, this title helps students connect theory and practice using these realistic cases. It limits the use of boxes and other sidebars in order to ensure students identify and understand the core concepts of educational psychology

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