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Psychology for Teachers
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Psychology for Teachers

Fourth Edition
  • Scott Buckler - Independent Academic, Teacher, Chartered Psychologist
  • Paul Castle - Formerly of University of Worcester, UK
448 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
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This is an essential textbook for teachers and those training to teach on applying research from psychology to education. It offers practical advice on ‘what works’ in the classroom. Not only will you understand how to teach effectively but also why, with explanations deeply rooted in theory and practice. Brimming with references to popular culture and packed with a range of tips, tasks, case studies and critical points, this book will keep you informed and intrigued in equal measure.

This fourth edition includes:

  • Significant updates to content on cognitive psychology and educational neuroscience; neurodivergence and special educational needs; and supporting mental wellbeing.
  • Condensed and reworked chapters with a stronger focus on practical application in the classroom.
  • Classroom examples described in universal terms to support teachers anywhere in the world.
 
SECTION ONE: UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY
 
1 Introduction
 
2 Philosophy of education
 
SECTION TWO: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION
 
3 Psychodynamic perspectives
 
4 Behaviourist perspectives
 
5 Social perspectives
 
6 Humanistic perspectives
 
7 Cognitive perspectives
 
SECTION THREE: THE DEVELOPING CHILD
 
8 Neurological, perceptual, and physical development
 
9 The development of the self
 
10 Social, emotional, personality, and behavioural development
 
SECTION FOUR: MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE LEARNER
 
11 Motivation
 
12 Applied cognitive science and educational neuroscience
 
13 Neurodivergence within the broader context
 
14 Mental wellbeing
 
15 Applied psychological skills
 
16 Using applied psychology to enhance behaviour
 
17 The effective teacher

Scott Buckler

Scott Buckler has been involved in education since the 1990s, fluctuating between primary teaching, secondary teaching (science, computing, psychology), and universities (education, sport, psychology). From teaching research methods across the expanse of education (from the primary years through to doctorates), Scott has been an advocate of high quality research, through facilitating an open mind while maintaining academic integrity. His research has encompassed many areas, often with the theme of personal and professional growth, through the lens of transpersonal psychology. His PhD thesis was interdisciplinary, combining anthropology and... More About Author

Paul Castle

Paul Castle joined the University of Worcester as a senior lecturer in September 2004. He was a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health & Care Professions Council. As an active practitioner, with over 20 years’ experience, Paul provided applied psychology consultancy to clients in a wide array of disciplines, with a particular emphasis on providing individual- and small-group support to teachers and lecturers, to ameliorate the effects of stress, depression and burnout. As Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHWB or MWB) Lead for the School of Sport &... More About Author