FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

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The purpose of this course is for students to develop a working knowledge of various principles, theories, and models based in the discipline of psychology to better understand human behavior. Topics will include cognitive development, moral development, personality development, learning theory, intelligence, memory, and social psychology. More specifically, students will understand the cognitive, social, and moral developmental transitions faced by K-12 learners and will use these understandings as a foundation for developing personal strategies to improve their levels of academic achievement and self-esteem.