The Psychology of Teaching and Learning

Contents: Preface. 1. Factors in word recognition. 2. Factors in reading ability. 3. Preparatory period in learning to read. 4. A psychological analysis of reading methods. 5. Organization of reading in infant classes. 6. Organization of reading in junior classes. 7. Understanding and interpretation. 8. Telling stories and reading books. 9. Provision for personal needs and interests. 10. Methods and materials for older backward readers. Appendices. Index.

"The job of a teacher is very delicate. The teacher has to be an inspired person who can inspire the learners. It has been rightly said that knowledge is, what knowledge inspires. An inspired student learns better and retain it for a long time. Similarly, a teacher who is devoted to his job takes pains to explain the subject-matter to the students in a very interesting and lucid way. Motivation for learning and motivation for teaching is a special area of study in educational psychology. Similarly, the development of personality is also a major area in educational psychology." (jacket)