Psychology for Educators: Essential Principles

Understanding psychological principles is essential for educators because they work closely with students from diverse backgrounds experiencing a wide range of emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges. Psychology plays a crucial role in shaping effective teaching practices and enhancing student learning. Knowledge of psychology enhances educators' ability to provide holistic learning, connect with their students, and navigate the complex emotional landscape of an educational setting. This book provides thorough coverage of psychology topics, teaching the foundational theories and concepts necessary for understanding human behavior. The material is clearly presented and systematically organized for learning important principles and relationships, providing comprehensive learning.

From the early theories on human mind to the modern neuropsychology perspectives, readers will develop a better understanding of all major psychological theories, principles and approaches that elucidate multidimensional concepts of emotion, behavior and cognition. They will learn about historically significant psychology researchers, biological basis of human behavior, basic principles of consciousness and cognition, what drives human emotions and motivations, as well as how early childhood psychological development affects human behavior. The book also describes all major groups of psychological disorders and covers the foundations of social psychology.

Experienced psychology and sociology instructors, researchers, and clinicians prepared this learning material to build knowledge and skills crucial for understanding psychology. Our editorial team reviewed and systematized the content for targeted and effective learning, so readers can significantly improve their understanding of the subject.