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Widely acclaimed for its applied, practical and teacher-centered approach, "Psychology Applied to Teaching," 15th Edition, shows how psychological theories can help teachers better understand their students, support them as learners and improve their own practice. The text is framed for aspiring and developing educators to see themselves as scholars of practice -- teachers who are intentional in their inquiry to improve outcomes for every learner. The text combines fresh concepts and contemporary research with long-standing theory and tools for growth. This edition integrates InTASC Standards and aligns with the Core Propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, offering a roadmap for professional development. New Learning Objectives connect Knowing and Doing Objectives to critical thinking questions explored in every chapter.
- New Check for Understanding tasks assess comprehension in every section, aligned with Know learning objectives to support formative assessment and instructional clarity.
- New chapters on identity development and assets-based pedagogy promote equity, inclusion and culturally responsive teaching with diverse voices and examples.
- Performance of Understanding prompts apply knowledge through constructed responses, ideal for in-class discussion, peer assessment and developing professional teaching skills
- Reflect and Connect boxes engage students in analyzing content, reflecting on experiences and practicing intentional inquiry as scholars of practice.
- Try This Tool features introduce improvement science tools for inquiry, collaboration and building a classroom agenda, supporting growth across the career continuum.
- Content aligns with InTASC Standards and NBPTS Core Propositions, emphasizing systems thinking and improvement tools that support professional growth and justice-oriented teaching.
- Organized into four student-focused parts, the text integrates the SoLD model and the WSCC framework to support holistic, equity-driven instructional practice.
- Updated theory applications and a transition guide help instructors adapt from earlier editions, re-examine foundational theories and apply strategies for collaborative models.
Part I: FACILITATING STUDENT DEVELOPMENT.
2. Theories and Expectations for Development.
3. Identity Development.
Part II: CREATING AND SUSTAINING LEARNING COMMUNITIES.
4. Understanding Performance Differences Through a Systems Lens.
5. Using Assets-Based Pedagogy to Address Performance Differences.
Part III: FACILITATING SIGNIFICANT LEARNING.
6. Learning from the Environment.
7. Learning as an Internal Process.
8. Learning as Critical Construction.
9. Learning as Growth in Motivation and Self Beliefs.
Part IV: CREATING AND SUSTAINING LEARNING-CENTERED PRACTICE.
10. Leading Learning and Learners.
11. Classroom Assessment as Inquiry.
12. Instructional Strategies.
13. Learning from Teaching.
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