Advanced Educational Psychology

DETAILS:

• Author: by Mujibul Hasan Siddiqui
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ APH Publishing Corporation
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Mar. 2009
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8131306461
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8131306468
  
• Item weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g
  
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm

ABOUT THE BOOK

Advanced Educational Psychology, authored by the distinguished educationist and academician Dr. Mujibul Hasan Siddiqui, is a comprehensive, highly structured masterwork designed to bridge the gap between psychological theory and classroom instruction. Published by APH Publishing Corporation, this authoritative volume serves as a core resource for advanced teacher-education programs, including M.Ed., B.Ed., and MA (Education) courses across various universities. The core philosophy of this text centers on structural pedagogical optimization—proving that effective teaching is not an arbitrary skill, but a deliberate, scientifically sound application of cognitive, behavioral, and developmental psychology.

The volume is structurally organized into distinct modules that move logically from foundational definitions to advanced instructional design, providing an exhaustive analytical breakdown of:

• Growth and Development: Distinguishing between the biological and environmental factors governing physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across childhood and adolescence.
• Theories of Learning: Critically evaluating behavioral models (such as Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning and Skinner’s Operant Conditioning) alongside cognitive architectures (including Piaget’s Cognitive Development, Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural Theory, and Bruner’s Discovery Learning).
• Intelligence and Creativity: Unpacking psychometric and cognitive testing methodologies, exploring multi-factor theories of intelligence (such as Gardner's Multiple Intelligences), and outlining techniques to foster creative thinking in diverse classrooms.
• Personality and Mental Health: Analyzing structural personality dynamics, defense mechanisms, and classroom strategies designed to address student maladjustment and promote mental hygiene.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Mujibul Hasan Siddiqui is an elite Professor of Education at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India. A prolific writer and veteran academician, he has authored numerous acclaimed textbooks on educational technology, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies, with his research heavily focusing on optimizing instructional behavior and teacher-training frameworks.

Dr. Siddiqui’s authorial and pedagogical style is exceptionally clear, precise, and user-friendly. Writing with the directness of a seasoned university professor, he systematically unpacks complex psychological jargon into accessible, scannable steps. Every chapter is designed with the student in mind, featuring clear headings, summary charts, and tiered review questions that help readers transition smoothly from abstract theory to practical classroom application. By balancing deep psychological mechanics with clear instructional frameworks, his literature remains an indispensable benchmark for educators, research scholars, and school administrators worldwide.