Using Psychology in the Classroom
- Stephen James Minton - Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Classroom Management & Student Behavior | Developmental Psychology | School/Educational Psychology
Psychology can be applied to understanding a range of current issues and topics in teaching and educational practice. Starting with the question, 'what is psychology?', and a topical overview of child and adolescent development, Stephen James Minton moves on to discuss seven areas of contemporary concern in education, showing how psychological approaches can help teachers in key areas of practice.
Areas covered include:
- The self, self-esteem, and self-esteem enhancement
- Intelligence, learning styles and educational attainment
- Positive teaching, co-operative learning and assertive discipline
- Special educational needs
- Preventing and countering bullying and cyber-bullying
- Dealing with prejudice
- Stress and stress management
This detailed text will be vital reading for all those studying psychology and applied psychology in undergraduate and graduate teaching degree programs. Constant links between theory and practice also make it a valuable read for practitioners reflecting on their approach to common classroom scenarios.
Whilst we teach adults and the book is more for children, there are elements wihtin the text which are useful. It is easy to read and follow, holding the readers interest. The book is being used as a bench book for our lecturers, helping us to consider the psychological aspects of our students.
Good for teachers studying at any level in education studies
Very interesting supporting text.
We will have a copy in the library but as our trainees are on a post-complusory course they would not find the school bias useful. Some useful generic chapters though
Minton offers a well rounded view of ways of managing potentially challenging behaviour in the classroom including prejudice, bullying and conflict. He also includes stress management for teachers and developing self esteem, which could be applicable to teachers as well as learners. This book is well written and well explained.
A well-written and accessible book with useful opportunities to pause for reflection throughout and appropriate discussion topics at the end of each chapter. The text provides good summaries of the main psychological theories and introduces a range of relevant topics relating to teaching and learning, eg SEN, learning styles, discipline, with relevant sources for further reading identified.
This book is highly recommended to primary teachers in particular, as it will help them to provide a more holistic enabling environment that also supports children's PSE development. There is also effective and welcomed guidance on how to deal with stress and difficult situations.
I really like this book because it is useful for UG psychology students in all years. The later chapters focus on specific contemporary issues such as cyberbullying, teacher stress, and dealing with prejudice and discrimination: all issues my final year students studying Educational Psychology are highly interested in.
This is an interesting & useful additional text providing concise reference to educational-psycholgy related issues.
Excellent reading for all students who wish to teach in education. This is an easy book to read. Well laid out and easy to follow.
