Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Educational Psychology: Background and Basics -- Chapter 1: History of Education & Educational Psychology -- Janet Lord, Adele Fozard and Charlotte McKessy -- Chapter 2: Policy and Educational Debate -- Alex Hay -- Chapter 3: Psychological Approaches and Ideas within Education -- Katie Paddock and Emma Swift -- Chapter 4: Research Methods in Educational Psychology -- Claire L. Fox -- Part II: Psychological Theories and Approaches in Education -- Chapter 5: Early Language and Literacy Development -- Louah Sirri and Rosie Flewitt -- Chapter 6: Social and Emotional Development -- Steph Ainsworth and Joanna Beaumont -- Chapter 7: Cognitive Development -- Louah Sirri and Janet Lord -- Chapter 8: Cognitive Models of Learning -- Jenni McGahan and Katie Stone<br/>Chapter 9: Introduction to Personality & Individual Differences -- Cian Carney and Karen Duffy<br/>Chapter 10: Diversity and Cultural Differences in Education -- Samantha Wilkinson and Catherine Wilkinson -- Chapter 11: Motivation -- Yvonne Skipper -- Chapter 12: Collaboration and Cooperation in Learning -- Justine Bowker and Clare Waddell -- Part III: Applying Psychology in Educational Settings -- Chapter 13: Psychology and the Professional Learning of Teachers and Other Educational Professionals -- Martin Hagan and Claire Connolly -- Chapter 14: Assessment and Testing -- Nick Garnett -- Chapter 15: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Inclusion -- Sara Whalley -- Chapter 16: Behaviour and Learning -- Rachel O'Sullivan -- Chapter 17: The Effects of Disadvantage -- Elizabeth Gregory -- Chapter 18: Modernising the Classroom: Brains, Bodies and Bots -- Steph Ainsworth -- Chapter 19: Digital and Online Learning -- Matthew Thorpe -- Chapter 20: Social Media, Education and Learning -- Lucie Golton -- Chapter 21: Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being -- Charlotte Louise Bagnall -- Chapter 22: English as a Second Language & Second Language Learning -- Gulsah Kutuk -- Chapter 23: Early Years Education and Psychology -- Alicia Bayo-Blanco -- Chapter 24: Adult and Lifelong Learning -- Steve Ingle -- Chapter 25: And Finally... -- Janet Lord.

Part 1: Educational psychology: background and basics -- Part 2: Psychological theories and approaches in education -- Part 3: Applying psychology in educational settings.

"Educational psychology applies psychological theories, ideas and methods to education and to understandings of teaching and learning, both in the classroom and beyond. As last few months have shown, psychology can have a huge impact both on and in education. This practical guide applies evidence-based practice to real-life scenarios over a broad range of topics in the psychology of education, from its historical roots to digital learning, and from cognitive development to diversity and cultural differences. Essential reading for students of education, psychology, and educational psychology, as well as teacher trainees and practising educators working with learners of any age, this textbook offers a variety of perspectives and advice on contemporary issues in educational psychology. " -- provided by publisher.