Martyn Long has taught in secondary schools and further education institutions. He is currently an educational psychologist in Cambridgeshire.

Clare Wood is Reader in Developmental Psychology at Coventry University, and a chartered psychologist.

Karen Littleton is Professor of Psychology in Education at the Open University.

Terri Passenger is a chartered educational psychologist working in schools and at the Nuffield Hospital, Cheltenham.

Kieron Sheehy is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Childhood, Development and Learning at the Open University.

1. Introduction to Psychology and Education: Some essential background

2. Learning

3. Assessment

4. Individual differences and achievement

5. Student engagement and motivation

6. The Educational context

7. Society and culture

8. Learning interactions and social worlds

9. Language

10. Literacy

11. Inclusive education and Special Educational Needs

12. Behaviour problems

13. Dealing with behaviour problems