In recent years, case studies have become widely utilized by teacher educators in their instruction. Cases present contextualized situations that inform students and challenge their thinking about educational theory and practices. This web site provides access to cases that are based on actual field observations conducted by students during their educational psychology courses. The cases are correlated to the text's chapters.

Suggestions for Use
Chapter 1: Applying Psychology To Teaching
Chapter 2: Stage Theories Of Development
Chapter 3: Age-Level Characteristics
Chapter 4: Understanding Student Difference
Chapter 5: Addressing Cultural And Socioeconomic Diversity
Chapter 6: Accommodating Student Variability
Chapter 7: Behavioral Learning Theory: Operant Conditioning
Chapter 8: Information Processing Theory
Chapter 9: Social Cognitive Theory
Chapter 10: Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, And Transfer
Chapter 11: Approaches To Instruction
Chapter 12: Motivation
Chapter 13: Classroom Management
Chapter 14: Assessment Of Classroom Learning
Chapter 15: Understanding And Using Standardized Tests
Chapter 16: Becoming A Better Teacher By Becoming A Reflective Teacher