Description

Michael West’s Education and Psychology (1930) explores the close relationship between psychological principles and educational practice. Drawing on experimental and developmental psychology, West examines how learning processes, intelligence, motivation, and emotional factors influence teaching and student development. The book emphasizes the application of psychological insights to improve classroom methods, curriculum design, and teacher–student interactions. Written in a clear and practical style, it bridges theory and practice, making complex psychological concepts accessible to educators. This classic work remains significant for students of education and psychology, offering timeless perspectives on the psychological foundations of effective teaching and learning.