Educational Psychology

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the application of psychological principles and research to teaching and learning. It will expose the student to the processes of teaching and learning from the constructivism, social cognitive, cognitive, and behavioral perspectives. The study of teaching and learning is an integral part of the preparation of those who will become teachers. Understanding the development of the student, diversity, learning, motivation, classroom management, and instruction will make a teacher more effective and the student a better learner. In addition, this course has a required 35 hour field experience in a local school district which requires a criminal history background check. Prerequisites: ENGL-1010 or permission of instructor.