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Science Supports Education: The Behavioral Research Base for Psychology's Top 20 Principles for Enhancing Teaching and Learning
Author(s) -
Lucariello Joan M.,
Nastasi Bonnie K.,
Anderman Eric M.,
Dwyer Carol,
Ormiston Heather,
Skiba Russell
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
mind, brain, and education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.624
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1751-228X
pISSN - 1751-2271
DOI - 10.1111/mbe.12099
Subject(s) - psychological research , psychology , psychological science , psychology of learning , behavioural sciences , educational psychology , abnormal psychology , school psychology , identification (biology) , learning sciences , applied psychology , basic science , educational research , association (psychology) , pedagogy , mathematics education , social psychology , cognitive psychology , experiential learning , psychotherapist , botany , biology
Psychological science has much to contribute to preK ‐12 education because substantial psychological research exists on the processes of learning, teaching, motivation, classroom management, social interaction, communication, and assessment. This article details the psychological science that led to the identification, by the American Psychological Association's Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education, of the “Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK ‐12 Teaching and Learning.” Also noted are the major implications for educational practice that follow from the principles.