Key Topics in Educational Psychology

Written by an experienced academic and practitioner, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to educational psychology. The book begins by exploring the history of educational psychology, highlighting key figures in its development and the complex and changing relationship between education and psychology.

Lisa Marks Woolfson is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, and was the first Head of its new School of Psychological Sciences and Health. With many years of experience as a professional educational psychologist working with children, families, and educators, she has developed educational psychology learning modules for undergraduates and postgraduates and for practitioner educational psychologists. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, she has published papers in academic journals on frameworks for educational psychology practice and on inclusive education for children with special needs and disabilities.