Educational Psychology for Teachers

Catalog description

This course is designed to develop an understanding of psychological theories related to education. Major areas include: Cognitive & Linguistic Development, Personal & Social Development, Group Differences, Learning & Motivation, Complex Cognitive Processes, Learning & Cognition in Context, Behaviorist Views of Learning, Social Cognitive Views of Learning, Instructional Strategies, Creating Productive Learning Environments, Classroom Assessment Strategies and Summarizing Students' Achievement & Abilities. Participants learn instructional application of each area through reading about and discussing relevant theories, analyzing case studies and applying theories to field experiences. Field experience required 10 hrs.