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Psychology for Teachers

Psychology for Teachers

by Paul Castle (Author), Scott Buckler (Author)

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    Paperback 2014

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Synopsis

Every child is an individual whose knowledge and understanding needs to be developed in ways that help them succeed. How do you manage this alongside the realities of the curriculum? How do you achieve this for a full classroom of expectant learners?

Psychology for Teachers explains how psychology can be intelligently applied to the classroom to meet the needs of different learners. It encourages you to review your own practice to develop a personal teaching style, supported by research findings and an awareness of the factors underpinning high-quality teaching.

Focusing on how an understanding of psychological theory can support effective teaching and learning this book contains case studies and tasks to make sure that you really understand how theory can be meaningfully applied in the classroom.

Additional online materials
The book is supported by a companion website including resources such as free journal articles, additional activities and links to relevant information.


Scott Buckler is a Senior Lecturer and Paul Castle is a Chartered Psychologist, Health Care Professions Council-registered and Senior Lecturer. Both are based at the University of Worcester.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 392
 Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: 01 Jan 2014
ISBN 10: 1446211150
ISBN 13: 9781446211151

Media Reviews

This is a must read book as it offers a comprehensive guide to psychological issues that concern educationalists. It should be owned by all students that aim to be teachers as well as by all working in education. All chapters cover a range of topics related to psychology and education in an accessible appealing and attention grabbing way to help the reader gain an in depth understanding of psychological perspectives and theories .

Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou, Lecturer and Researcher in Education at the University of Hull, and a Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society

-- Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou
Author Bio
Scott Buckler originally worked as primary teacher in London and Birmingham before his employment as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester. He was originally appointed for his work in Special Educational Needs although he has diversified over the years to pursue how psychology can be applied to education. He has a particular interest in redefining the context of transpersonal education, which he believed, unites the various domains of human experience. Paul Castle is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, registered with the Health Professions Council and Senior Lecturer at the University Worcester. As an applied practitioner, Paul has over a decade of experience in providing psychological support to athletes and motor racers from novice to World Championship level. In recent years, Paul has utilised his expertise to provide support for members of the teaching profession, with a particular emphasis on reducing stress, depression and burnout.