Glossary and Key Concepts – Key References (APA Style)

Santrock, J. W. (2018). Educational psychology (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

→ Comprehensive definitions and explanations of core terms and concepts.

Woolfolk, A. (2019). Educational psychology (14th ed.). Pearson.

→ Key psychological terms with practical educational examples.

Slavin, R. E. (2020). Educational psychology: Theory and practice (13th ed.). Pearson.

→ Clear presentation of terminology across theories and classroom applications.

Mayer, R. E. (2017). Educational psychology: Learning and instruction (6th ed.). Pearson.

→ Includes concise definitions of major concepts related to learning, motivation, and cognition.

McInerney, D. M. (2014). Educational psychology. In T. Teo (Ed.), Encyclopedia of critical psychology (pp. 546–551). Springer.

→ Authoritative glossary-style overview.

Seel, N. M. (Ed.). (2012). Encyclopedia of the sciences of learning. Springer.

→ Extensive definitions and cross-references for learning theories and concepts.

Berliner, D. C., & Calfee, R. C. (Eds.). (2013). Handbook of educational psychology (2nd ed.). Routledge.

→ Glossary of terms for research, learning, and teaching.

Slavin, R. E., & Cooper, R. (1999). Improving student learning: One teacher at a time. Allyn & Bacon.

→ Introduces practical educational terms and pedagogical concepts.

Woolfolk, A., & Margetts, K. (2017). Educational psychology for learning and teaching (6th ed.). Pearson.

→ Key concepts for teaching strategies and assessment.

Ormrod, J. E. (2016). Educational psychology: Developing learners (8th ed.). Pearson.

→ Glossary and examples of key terms, from motivation to cognitive processes.

Alexander, P. A., & Winne, P. H. (2006). Handbook of educational psychology (2nd ed.). Lawrence Erlbaum.

→ Extensive discussion of core concepts and terminology.

Illeris, K. (2018). Contemporary theories of learning (2nd ed.). Routledge.

→ Conceptual definitions and clarifications in modern learning theories.

Pintrich, P. R., & Schunk, D. H. (2002). Motivation in education: Theory, research, and applications (2nd ed.). Merrill Prentice Hall.

→ Defines key motivational constructs and their educational relevance.

Bruner, J. S. (1996). The culture of education. Harvard University Press.

→ Explains concepts like scaffolding, discovery learning, and cultural mediation.

Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman.

→ Defines self-efficacy and related constructs fundamental to learning.