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Psychology for Teachers

  • Textbook
  • © 1995

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Authors:
  1. David Fontana

    1. University of Wales College of Cardiff, UK
      University of Minho, Portugal

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Part of the book series: Psychology for Professional Groups (PPG)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. The Early Years

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Early social development

      • David Fontana
      Pages 3-34

    3. Play

      • David Fontana
      Pages 35-47

  3. Cognitive Factors and Learning

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 49-49
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    2. Concept formation and cognitive development

      • David Fontana
      Pages 51-71

    3. Language

      • David Fontana
      Pages 73-93

    4. Intelligence

      • David Fontana
      Pages 95-126

    5. Creativity

      • David Fontana
      Pages 127-139

    6. Learning

      • David Fontana
      Pages 141-183

  4. Affective Factors

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 185-186
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    2. Personality

      • David Fontana
      Pages 187-235

    3. Values and moral development

      • David Fontana
      Pages 237-249

    4. The self

      • David Fontana
      Pages 251-282

  5. Social Interaction, Teacher-Child Relations and Teacher Personality

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 283-284
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    2. Social behaviour and social skills

      • David Fontana
      Pages 285-329

    3. Educational guidance and counselling

      • David Fontana
      Pages 331-352

    4. Class control and management

      • David Fontana
      Pages 353-382

    5. Teacher personality, teacher characterastics, and teacher stress

      • David Fontana
      Pages 383-398

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 399-406
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About this book

This new edition of a popular text has been fully revised to make it a completely up-to-date overview of the entire subject, taking into account recent changes in education and practice. Designed for use on psychology courses for teachers in training, its readability will also recommend it to practising teachers. Reviews of previous editions: `...full of practical insights to help the teacher help children.' - The Teacher `Each chapter represents a scholarly, informative and complete text which deserves and rewards close and attentive reading. It will almost certainly become the standard text for numerous courses in teacher training.' - Times Educational Supplement `One can only admire the breadth and depth of the material included in the book.' - Secondary Heads Association Review 

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  • University of Wales College of Cardiff, UK

    David Fontana

  • University of Minho, Portugal

    David Fontana

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