New book - Emotion, Motivation, and Self-regulation: A Handbook for Teachers

June 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Emotion, Motivation, and Self-regulation: A Handbook for Teachers prepares new teachers for the psychological challenges of classroom instruction.  Outlining theoretical models and empirical research findings concerning the nature and effects of emotions, motivation and self-regulated learning, it is a useful resource for how teachers can best manage and optimize these critical elements at the classroom level.

Providing accessible explanations, classroom-based examples and self-reflection exercises, as well as useful advice for new teachers about these psychosocial processes, the book addresses the effects they have on personal and academic development, both on students and teachers alike.

The book includes:

•    Clear classroom-based examples and self-reflection exercises
•    How emotions, motivation and self-regulation can be applied by teachers to maximize student learning
•    Avoiding teacher burnout and attrition

Written by leading experts on academic emotions, the book will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students on teacher education programs or educational psychology courses, as well as new practicing teachers and those on practicum training.

ISBN Print: 9781781907108; Format: Hardback, 250pp; Publication date: 08 May 2013; Price: £49.99

For further information about the book and the full table of contents, visit: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/tk/ems

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