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Educational Psychology
History of Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology: Art or Science?
The Nature of Teaching
Teacher Development
Teaching Philosophy
Chapter Summary: The Study of Educational Psychology
References
The Science of Educational Psychology
The Scientific Method
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Research
Descriptive Research
Methods of Data Collection
Analyzing Data: Correlational and Experimental Research
Correlational Research
Experimental Research
Developmental Research Designs
Teachers as Researchers
Chapter Summary: Using Science to Inform Classroom Practices
Why Development Matters
Fundamentals of Development
Physical Development
Brain Development
Cognitive Development
Psychological Constructivism: Piaget's Theories
Social Constructivism: Vygotsky's Theory
Information Processing Theories
Language Development
Psychosocial Development
Peer Relationships
Play
Moral Development
Chapter Summary: The Developing Learner
Glossary
Teacher's Perspectives on Learning
Major Theoretical Approaches of Learning
Behaviorism
Behaviorism in the Classroom
Social Cognitive Learning Theory
Constructivism in the Classroom
Information Processing Approach in the Classroom
Chapter Summary: The Learning Process
Complex Thinking
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem-Solving
Instructional Strategies that Stimulate Complex Thinking
Inquiry-Based Learning
Cooperative Learning
Chapter Summary: Facilitating Complex Thinking
Theories of Motivation
Instinct, Drive, and Arousal Theories
Behaviorism and Motivation
Deficiency-Growth Theory: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Interest as Motivation
Attribution Theory
Self-Efficacy Theory
Expectancy-Value Theory