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Few Practising Teachers Have Specialised Training In Educational Psychology, But Most Have To Use Psychological Techniques In The Classroom. Aiming To Help Teachers, This Text Details Key Studies In Areas Such As Gender, Ethnicity And Literacy. Introduction To Psychology And Education: Some Essential Background -- Learning -- Assessment -- Individual Differences And Achievement -- Student Engagement And Motivation -- The Educational Context -- Society And Culture -- Learning Interactions And Social Worlds -- Language -- Literacy -- Inclusive Education And Special Educational Needs -- Behaviour Problems -- Dealing With Behaviour Problems -- Appendix: Statistics. Martyn Long... [et Al.]. Prev. Ed. Cataloged Under Long, Martyn. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 389-432) And Index.