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.

About the author

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, postgraduates, and for practitioner educational psychologists. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, she has written books on educational psychology and published papers in academic journals on frameworks for educational psychology practice and on inclusive education for children with special needs and disabilities.

Product details

• Authors: Lisa Marks Woolfson, Lisa Marks (University of Strathclyde Woolfson, Woolfson Lisa Marks
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 22.09.2025
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology
• EAN: 9781032691510
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3269151-0
• Pages: 204
• Series: BPS Key Topics in Psychology
• Subjects: Psychology, EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Research & Methodology, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, Educational psychology, Philosophy & theory of education, Philosophy and theory of education, PSYCHOLOGY / Education, Training & Supervision, qualitative educational research, school mental health, intervention evaluation methods, child development theories, practitioner training resources, bullying prevention strategies, classroom psychology applications