Educational Psychology: Advanced ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

The student will learn about principles in three areas related to education: growth and development; learning theories; and assessment/evaluation. Topics will include major theories of cognitive development, language development, and social/emotional development, including an emphasis on individual differences. Other major topics covered may include constructivist views of learning, issues of motivation, and various methods of assessment. Learning environments, including but not limited to schools, are discussed, with topics like classroom management, assessment of instructional objectives, and an overview of special populations included. Please note: Students should not enroll in this course and the introductory level of the same course title as there is significant redundancy in the content of courses. While it is not required, it might be helpful if students have taken Introduction to Psychology or an equivalent course.