This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to key areas of psychology, classical and contemporary, and how an understanding of the subject can inform smart classroom practice.

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.