Get Free Shipping on orders over $79
Ready to Learn : A crash course in child development, and how children experience school - James Dylan Smith

Ready to Learn

A crash course in child development, and how children experience school

By: James Dylan Smith

Paperback | 7 November 2025

At a Glance

Paperback


RRP $58.29

$53.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $13.44 with

 or 

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

In today's fast-paced educational environment, teachers are constantly seeking ways to improve
their practice while streamlining the high demands of their day-to-day work. Ready to Learn
bridges the gap between psychology and education, offering fresh insights that empower
educators to connect research with practical strategies.

The book begins by exploring the rich histories of psychological research on learning and development, providing educators with a thorough understanding of how children grow,
develop, and learn. From there, it focuses on the application of these insights, showing how knowledge of psychology can help educators refine their classroom practices, promote school
readiness, and support diverse learners.

Drawing on interdisciplinary connections between psychology, neuroscience, and education, Ready to Learn offers a unique perspective on the complexities of teaching. It highlights how understanding child development can help educators navigate the intricacies of instruction,
improve practice, and create a more effective and inclusive learning environment.

This book is an invaluable resource for educators who want to enhance their classroom strategies
with evidence-based insights, as well as for academics and researchers seeking to deepen and
diversify their understanding of learning. It also speaks to school leaders, policymakers, and other public education stakeholders who want to support teachers in meeting the challenges of modern education while maximizing student achievement and well-being.

Whether you're looking for practical tools to implement in the classroom or seeking a deeper
understanding of how children develop, Ready to Learn offers a comprehensive guide to improving education-one classroom at a time.

More in Educational Psychology

Make It Stick : The Science of Successful Learning - Peter C. Brown
Neuroadvantage : The Strengths-based Approach to Neurodivergence - Andrew Fuller
Understanding How We Learn : A Visual Guide - Megan Sumeracki

RRP $48.99

$39.75

19%
OFF
How to Write Psychology Reports and Assignments : 10th Edition - Leah Kaufmann
Visible Learning: Feedback : 1st Edition - John  Hattie

RRP $58.99

$46.99

20%
OFF
Proust and the Squid : The Story and Science of the Reading Brain - MARYANNE WOLF
Dibs in Search of Self : Personality Development in Play Therapy - Virginia M. Axline
Cognitive Development and Education - Jason Patterson
10 to 25 : The Science of Motivating Young People - David Yeager

RRP $29.99

$24.99

17%
OFF
Educational Psychology : 6th Edition - Anita Woolfolk

RRP $166.05

$131.75

21%
OFF