Educational Psychology in Social Context: Ecosystemic appl in Southern Africa 6e

Educational Psychology in Social Context: Ecosystemic applications in southern Africa 6e is a tried-and-tested textbook that applies educational psychology – and, specifically, a unifying ecosystemic framework – to aid teachers and other educators to enhance the learning experience of students in a developing society.
The book is relevant to both undergraduate and postgraduate study in either pre-service or in-service teacher education. It can be used for courses in educational psychology in programmes such as BEd, BEd (Hons) and PGCE, and as a handbook for teachers in the field.
Features
Diagrams, local quotations and glossary items alongside the text to explain specialist and complex terms and concepts.
Specially designed questions that encourage readers to apply theoretical perspectives and principles of intervention in their own social context.
Activities that encourage the practical application, and the analysis and consolidation of concepts.
A learner-centred approach that challenges readers to construct their own understandings.
A new chapter on the neuroscience of education and schooling, which covers the basics of brain development and neuroplasticity.
New content on discipline, cyberbullying and an exploration of psychology for African contexts.
Updated case examples and references throughout the book.