2009 Fall EDUC 118-02
Bulletin Course Description Principles of developmental, social, and cognitive psychology as applied to education, with a focus on how children learn. Examination of the impact on learning of race, class, gender, and ethnicity, including a comparative analysis of cultural differences in American schools. Through structured service learning experiences in local schools, students reflect through writing on ethical issues in teaching. Required service learning. Instructor: Linnenbrink-Garcia, Malone
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Title EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Department EDUC Course Number 2009 Fall 118 Section Number 02 Primary Instructor Garcia,Elizabeth Linnenbrin Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Educational psychology focuses on the understanding of psychological principles of learning and development in educational settings. This course addresses questions such as how do people learn? How do various aspects of development (cognitive, social, personality) impact student learning and engagement? What features of classroom and school settings promote effective types of motivation, engagement, and learning? By the end of the course, you should have developed “tools” or ways of thinking about teaching and learning and instruction that will be useful in working with children and adolescents in a variety of teaching, advising, and counseling settings.
Additional Information
Edu 118 involves a field experience in a local school; students keep a journal in which they discuss this field experience, This course will be of interest to students considering careers in teaching, counseling, social work, pediatrics, early childhood, personnel, human resources, educational policy, service learning, and related fields.
