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Educational Psychology Practice

A New Theoretical Framework

  • Investigates the role of psychology in educational psychology practice
  • Based on the newest empirical research in educational psychology practice
  • Provides a new theoretical and conceptual framework for educational psychology practice

Part of the book series: Cultural Psychology of Education (CPED, volume 4)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. Introduction to Part I: Educational Psychology Practice as It Stands Today

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. What Is Educational Psychology Practice?

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 3-13
    3. Approaches and Methods Used in Educational Psychology Practice

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 15-34
    4. Inclusion as a (New) Priority for Educational Psychology?

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 35-48
    5. Educational Psychology – Background Factors

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 49-71
  3. Introduction to Part II: Educational Psychology Practice 2.0

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 73-73
    2. A Pragmatic Consultation Approach

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 75-85
    3. Educational Psychology Practice – A Divided Field

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 87-101
    4. The Educational Psychologist as Everyday Researcher

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 103-125
    5. Innovative and Creative Forms of PPC Practice

      • Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard
      Pages 127-139

About this book

This book sets out a proposal for applying psychological and educational psychology concepts to improve work with children and young people. It also suggests how some of the criticism aimed at pedagogical-psychology practice can be answered.


In several respects educational psychology practice seems to be in a transition phase and could even be said to be suffering an identity crisis: educational establishments and education policy alike are looking for different skills than those the psychology profession traditionally provides, and people are generally questioning the relevance and applicability of pedagogical-psychological counseling. The book is based on the fundamental premise that good professional practice is contingent upon circumstances that allow practitioners to apply their knowledge, experience and skills in the specific encounter with a specific task. This means that the ability to act pragmatically and creatively is, and will increasinglybe, an important skill not only for educational psychologists, but also for psychologists in general.  In other words, psychologists must be able to contribute to tasks in new ways and new contexts when required. 


Intended primarily for students of psychology, school psychologists and other professional groups that provide counseling in schools, the book is also a valuable resource for the various groups that use pedagogical-psychology tools and insights in their work with children and young people. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark

    Thomas Szulevicz

  • Department of Communication & Psychology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark

    Lene Tanggaard

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Educational Psychology Practice

  • Book Subtitle: A New Theoretical Framework

  • Authors: Thomas Szulevicz, Lene Tanggaard

  • Series Title: Cultural Psychology of Education

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44266-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-44265-5Published: 28 September 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-83025-4Published: 15 June 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-44266-2Published: 20 September 2016

  • Series ISSN: 2364-6780

  • Series E-ISSN: 2364-6799

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 147

  • Topics: Educational Psychology, Teaching and Teacher Education, Child and School Psychology

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eBook USD 79.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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