International Perspectives on Psychology in the Schools / Edition 1

by Philip A. Saigh, Thomas Oakland

Overview

To promote a broader understanding of the increasingly important role of school psychology in educational systems throughout the world, the editors of this volume collected the works of leading international educators and authorities. Using research from 24 countries, the book provides current information on educational systems and training facilities, psychology services, educational contributions to society, and directions for shaping children's futures through education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805801101
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/1989
Series:	School Psychology Series
Pages:	302
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1390L (what's this?)

About the Author

Philip A. Saigh, Thomas Oakland

Table of Contents

Contents: H. Bischoff, Foreword. T. Oakland, P.A. Saigh, Psychology in the Schools: An Introduction to International Perspectives. A. Nisi, D. Vivian, P. Meazzini, School Psychology in Italy. toc J.C. Guillemard, J. Chamberlain, School Psychology Services in Ireland. G. Lindsay, Educational Psychology in the Schools of England and Wales. H.S. Pambookian, I.Z. Holowinsky, School Psychology in the U.S.S.R. I. Caro, M.A. Miralles, School Psychology in Spain. N. D lek, N. Ozdemir, School Psychology in Turkey. P.A. Saigh, Y. Ketchdjian, School Psychology in the Republic of Cyprus. A. Raviv, School Psychology in Israel. N. Hamdi, N. Hamdi, School Psychology in Jordan. B.N. Ezeilo, School Psychology in Nigeria. D. Donald, M. Csapo, School Psychology in South Africa. M.K. Raina, School Psychology in India. J.C. LaVoie, School Psychology the People's Republic of China. G.Y.M. Yung, W.C.Y. Lau, D.C. Kwok, C. To, School Psychology in Hong Kong. F. Shinagawa, M. Kodama, A. Manita, School Psychology in Japan. M.H. Ritchie, School Psychology Services Down-Under: An Australian Perspective. D.F. Brown, Psychological Service in New Zealand. F. Dumont, School Psychology in Canada: Views on its Status. T. Oakland, School Psychology in the United States of America in the 1980s. W.H. Holtzman, Jr., School Psychology in Mexico. M.C. Fish, R.V. Vorwald, School Psychology in El Salvador. N. Moreau de la Meuse, School Psychology in Chile. S. Wechsler, D.C. Gomes, School Psychology in Brazil.

Editorial Reviews

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—Contemporary Psychology

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