Title: Educational Psychology: Active Learning Edition, 13th Edition
Author: Anita Woolfolk
Edition: 13th
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: January 18, 2016
ISBN-10: 134324528
ISBN-13: 978-0134324524
This widely popular text offers a state-of-the-art presentation of educational psychology, combining a lucid, jargon-free writing style with a clear emphasis on its practical relevance for teachers and students in classrooms.
Exceptionally applied and replete with examples, lesson segments, case studies, and practical ideas from experienced teachers, Educational Psychology by Anita Woolfolk looks at teaching from the student’s perspective, revealing how students learn and retain information.
The 13th Edition continues its strong emphasis on the educational implications and applications of research in key areas, including:
- Child development
- Cognitive science
- Learning and motivation
- Teaching and assessment
It includes expanded coverage of crucial topics such as the brain and neuroscience, models of quality teaching, student diversity, technology and learning, and moral development. Furthermore, an entire cluster is devoted to language development, language diversity, and immigrant education.