Applied Psychology in Adolescence Education

Catalog description

This course explores issues in learning and cognition from theoretical and research-based perspectives related to children and adolescents; the social, moral, and emotional development of school-aged children; definitions of intelligence; the influence of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status on teaching and learning; the evolution and research foundation of special education; the uses of technology in the learning, teaching, and research processes; and the application of research to the analysis of pedagogical practices and learning. Includes 15 hours of field work experience in a 10-12th grade classroom. Open to Adolescence Education and Physical Education majors, or by permission of the instructor.