EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Catalog description

This course introduces students to psychological theory and research as it applies to education. It emphasizes the psychological approach to learning, including physical, cognitive, social, and moral development as applied to the classroom. Methods of eval uation, transfer, training, developmental patterns of pupils, teacher -student interaction, behavior management, and sociocultural influences are discussed. The philosophical, developmental, and psychological roots of various learning theories and models of teaching are examined. Consideration of Catholic perspectives as they relate to education is encouraged throughout. The course is designed to enable students to prepare for future roles in education and human formation. Cross-listed with EDUC 302. Prerequisite: PSYC 201* or EDUC 201.