Educational Psychology

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is for students to develop a working knowledge of theories, concepts and models derived from the discipline of psychology as they apply to teaching, learning, and other aspects of educational practice. In addition to theories of learning, motivation, intelligence, students study child and adolescent development. Students also address social, cultural, and family influences on human behavior and human development as well as the experiences of diverse student populations in school settings. ED 285 must be taken prior to admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program. Prerequisite: None.