Education and Psychology in Interaction: Working With Uncertainty in Interconnected Fields

by Brahm Norwich

Overview

This book takes an in-depth look at how education and psychology relate to each other, and at the current state of this relationship. Through comprehensive analysis of the ideological, historical, social and professional contexts of this interaction, the author develops the theme that, despite basic differences in aims, the fields are interconnected.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134591886
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/2002
Series:	Routledge Research in Education
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	961 KB

About the Author

Brahm Norwich is Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Exeter.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Education as theory and practice: does it need a scientific basis? 3. Psychology as a study of humanity or as a science 4. A special relationship? 5. Conclusion: a future based on recognising dilemmas and connective specialisation