Includes bibliographical references and index

CHAPTER 1. Educational psychology and effective teaching interactions;
Section 1. The development of students:
CHAPTER 2. Cognitive and language development;
CHAPTER 3. Psycho social and moral development;
CHAPTER 4. Diversity in the classroom: culture, class and gender;
CHAPTER 5. Exceptional students;
Section 2. Learning theories an dimplications for practice: CHAPTER 6. Behavioural psychology and learning;
CHAPTER 7. Cognitive psychology and the construction of knowledge;
CHAPTER 8. Thinking skills and problem-solving strategies; CHAPTER 9. Motivation and student learning;
Section 3. Effective teaching and the evaluation of learning;
CHAPTER 10. Classroom management; creating effective learning environments;
CHAPTER 11. Assessment of students' learning using teacher-constructed methods;
CHAPTER 12. Standardized tests and behaviour rating scales;
CHAPTER 13. Effective teaching strategies and the design of instruction;
Appendix: Research methods and the practice of eductation.