Brahm Norwich is Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Exeter.

• 1. Introduction 2. Education as theory and practice: does it need a scientific basis? 3. Psychology as a study of humanity or as a science 4. A special relationship? 5. Conclusion: a future based on recognising dilemmas and connective specialisation

Brahm Norwich is Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Exeter.

• 1. Introduction 2. Education as theory and practice: does it need a scientific basis? 3. Psychology as a study of humanity or as a science 4. A special relationship? 5. Conclusion: a future based on recognising dilemmas and connective specialisation

Brahm Norwich is Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Exeter.

• 1. Introduction 2. Education as theory and practice: does it need a scientific basis? 3. Psychology as a study of humanity or as a science 4. A special relationship? 5. Conclusion: a future based on recognising dilemmas and connective specialisation