1st Edition

Education and Psychology in Interaction Working With Uncertainty in Interconnected Fields

By Brahm Norwich Copyright 2000

    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.

    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

    Biography

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