1st Edition
How to Become an Educational Psychologist
Chapter 1: Introduction: how to become a practioner psychologist
Chapter 2: What does an educational psychologist do?
Chapter 3 How to train to be an educational psychologist
Chapter 4: The training experience
Chapter 5: Starting out
Chapter 6: A Career in educational psychology
Chapter 7: Other career paths and research
Biography
Dr Jeremy Swinson has over 30 years’ experience working as an educational psychologist. He has presented his work at major conferences both in the UK and abroad, and been consulted by both the Department of Education and Science and the Cabinet Office on issues relating to classroom behaviour.
Dr Phil Stringer is currently an associate Academic and Professional Tutor at UCL, UK, where he is involved in the post-experience doctoral programme. He is also on the editorial board of Educational and Child Psychology and has previously been editor of Educational Psychology in Practice.
‘This book is an invaluable companion for those who wish to train as a practitioner educational psychologist in the UK and even for people who are merely thinking about it, or wish to find out more about the role. The chapters provide practical and realistic advice about training and working as an educational psychologist.’ - Professor David Putwain, School of Education, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
‘For anyone considering a career as an educational psychologist, this book is an essential and comprehensive guide to the profession. It provides detailed information about the necessary training and qualifications and by using case studies gives the reader a real sense of what the work entails at every level.’ - Rob Jones, Careers Adviser, Liverpool, UK
