Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology

A reader that organizes 20 contemporary issues in educational psychology into four broad areas: developmental; learning and instruction; measurement and evaluation; and motivation and management. Most issues are presented in a pro and con format with introductions and questions preceding each issue. Articles for this volume were selected on the basis of: a wide range of issues; controversial issues; educational relevance; readability. This edition is suitable for students with little or no background in statistics and research design. New to this edition are issues such as Vygotsky's social constructivist approach, performance assessment, teaching to the text, inclusion, hyperactivity and crack babies. Special attention is given to diversity.