The Latest Research. The 5th edition of Educational Psychology contains the most contemporary research, with more than 1,000 new research citations from 2008, 2009, and 2010 as well as classic references from the twentieth century. To ensure this currency and accuracy throughout the text, a panel of leading experts in many different areas of educational psychology provide detailed evaluations and recommendations in their areas of expertise. Expert Consults (preface) and Appendix: show references. How much time do you spend finding the latest research to incorporate in your classroom? How important is it to you that your students see that Psychology is a dynamic, growing science? Students and instructors alike are exposed to the most groundbreaking research happening in the field. Professors do not need to spend time finding current outside material. Connections Between Theory and Applications. Santrock provides a wealth of case studies to show students how Educational Psychology applies in the real world. Students see the relevance of the material to their majors and their future career--and life--plans. Instructors do not need to spend time finding outside examples to bring into class. Connecting with the Classroom: Crack the Case features a full-page case study related to the chapter?s content. The feature in chapter 3 focuses on a case study on a fight among fifth graders. At the end of the case study, students are asked a series of questions?in some cases, PRAXIS-type multiple-choice items?to reflect on and think critically about the case. Connect with Teachers. Each chapter opens with a high-interest teaching story that is linked to the chapter?s content. Many of these stories were written especially for this text by outstanding teachers. How well do your students see the connection between theory and practice? Why are your students taking Educational Psychology (make the connection from the answer to the content to real-life applications)? Visual Assets Database VAD 2.0, McGraw-Hill\`s online database of video & audio clips, photographs, and illustrations for instructors features easily searchable multimedia, all downloadable to any location you choose. www.mhhe.com/vad (See Rep Resource tab for username/password) What kind of resources do you like to incorporate into your lectures and/or online course? How often do you show videos in your course, and how long does it take you to find the appropriate clip? Instructors can easily access and download a multitude of high-quality resources for their course. To purchase an eBook version of this title, visit www.CourseSmart.com (ISBN 0077349148). Proven Learning System pedagogy. Long a hallmark of the text, the Learning System centers on learning goals that, together with the main text headings, keep the key ideas in front of the reader from the beginning to the end of the chapter. The System is newly enhanced with in-chapter graphic organizers that offer simple maps of the chapter content. These sections are paired with Review, Reflect, and Practice sections that prompt students to review the key topics in the section and pose a question to encourage them to think critically about what they have read. Walk through any chapter. How effectively do your students read and retain the material in your course? How many of your students would benefit from more guidance and assistance in their reading and studying? Students will perform better in the class by using this \`content roadmap.\` Instructors spend less time in office hours explaining core concepts. Students are guided to what is important and then given ample opportunities to ensure they understand the key concepts in the chapter. Correlation Guide: This convenient guide matches the units in Annual Editions: Educational Psychology 12/13 with the corresponding chapters in two of our best-selling McGraw-Hill Educational Psychology textbooks by Santrock and Bohlin et al. Do your students have access to relevant readings outside the classroom? What material do you supplement your students with? Show Correlation Guide and explain how to find Annual Editions at www.mhhe.com/cls. Instructors can refer students to relevant readings in Annual Editions to supplement text with primary readings. Instructors save time by having articles prepared for them. Students are exposed to different points of view, stimulating critical thinking.