Includes bibliographical references and index

Preface Cluster
1 Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology
Module 1. Learning and Teaching
Module 2. Research and Theory in Educational Psychology Reflecting on
Cluster 1: Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology Cluster 2 Cognitive Development and Language
Module 3. Development: Some General Principles
Module 4. Piagetian and Information Processing Theories Module 5. Vygotsky's Sociocultural Perspective
Module 6. Implications of Piaget's and Vygotsky's Theories for Teachers Reflecting on
Cluster 2 Family and Community Partnerships: Supporting Language and Promoting Literacy Guidelines Teaching the Preoperational Child Teaching the Concrete-Operational Child Helping Students to Use Formal Operations Applying Vygotsky's Ideas in Teaching
Cluster 3 The Self, Social, and Moral Development
Module 7. Bronfenbrenner: The Social Context for Development Module 8. The Self
Module 9. Understanding Others and Moral Development Reflecting on
Cluster 3 Family and Community Partnerships: Connecting with Families Guidelines
Cluster 4 Learner Differences and Learning Needs
Module 10. Intelligence and Thinking Styles
Module 11. Inclusion: Teaching Every Child
Module 12. Students Who Are Gifted and Talented Reflecting on Cluster 4 Family and Community Partnerships: Productive Conferences Guidelines Interpreting IQ Scores Disciplining Students with Emotional Problems Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Cluster 5 Culture and Diversity
Module 13. Social and Economic Diversity
Module 14. Ethnicity, Race, and Language
Module 15. Multicultural Education: Creating Culturally Compatible Classrooms Reflecting on
Cluster 5 Family and Community Partnerships: Building Learning Communities Guidelines Avoiding Gender Bias in Teaching Culturally Relevant Teaching
Cluster 6 Behavioral Views of Learning
Module 16. Behavioral Explanations of Learning
Module 17. Applications of Behavioral Learning
Module 18. Challenges and Problems in Behavioral Learning Reflecting on
Cluster 6 Family and Community Partnerships: Student Self-Management Guidelines Applying Classical Conditioning Using Praise Appropriately Encouraging Positive Behaviors Using Punishment
Cluster 7 Cognitive Views of Learning
Module 19. Basics of the Cognitive Perspective
Module 20. Long Term Memory Reflecting on
Cluster 7 Family and Community Partnerships: Organizing Learning Guidelines Gaining and Maintaining Attention Helping Students Understand and Remember
Cluster 8 Complex Cognitive Processes
Module 21. Metacognitive and Learning Strategies
Module 22. Problem Solving and Creativity
Module 23. Critical Thinking and Transfer Reflecting on
Cluster 8 Family and Community Partnerships: Promoting Transfer Guidelines Becoming an Expert Student Problem Solving Encouraging Creativity
Cluster 9 The Learning Sciences, Constructivism, and Constructivist Teaching
Module 24. The Learning Sciences and Constructivism Module 25. Constructivist Perspectives in the Classroom
Module 26. Learning Beyond the Classroom Reflecting on Cluster 9 Family and Community Partnerships: Communicating about Innovations Guidelines Using Cooperative Learning Using Service Learning Using Computers Supporting the Development of Media Literacy
Cluster 10 Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation Module 27. Social Cognitive Theory and Applications
Module 28. Self-Regulated Learning and Teaching Reflecting on Cluster 10 Family and Community Partnerships: Supporting Self-Regulation at Home and in SchoolGuidelines Using Observational Learning Encouraging Self-Efficacy Encouraging Emotional Self-Regulation
Cluster 11 Motivation in Learning and Teaching
Module 29. Motivation Basics
Module 30. Needs, Goals, and Beliefs
Module 31. Interests, Curiosity, and Emotions Overview
Module 32. Motivation to Learn in School: On TARGET Reflecting on
Cluster 11 Family and Community Partnerships: Motivation to LearnGuidelines Supporting Self-Determination and Autonomy Encouraging Self-Worth Building on Students' Interests and CuriosityCoping with Anxiety
Cluster 12 Creating Learning Environments
Module 33. Positive Learning Environments
Module 34. Encouraging Engagement and Preventing Problems Reflecting on Cluster 12 Family and Community Partnerships: Classroom ManagementGuidelines Establishing Class Routines Designing Learning Spaces Keeping Students Engaged Imposing Penalties Handling Potentially Explosive Situations
Cluster 13 Teaching Every Student
Module 35. Planning for Effective Teaching
Module 36. Teaching Approaches
Module 37. Differentiated Instruction Reflecting on
Cluster 13 Family and Community Partnerships: HomeworkGuidelines Using Instructional Objectives Advance Organizers and Expository Teaching Teaching Effectively Productive Group Discussions Using Flexible Grouping Avoiding the Negative Effects of Teacher Expectations
Cluster 14 Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized TestingTeachers' Casebook: What Would You Do?
Module 38. Basics of Assessment
Module 39. Classroom Assessment, Testing, and Grading Module 40. Standardized Testing Reflecting on
Cluster 14 Family and Community Partnerships: Conferences and Explaining Test Results Guidelines
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