EDUC 225 - Educational Psychology

Number of Credits: 3
Examine the educational process. Analyze various instructional models and objectives, theories of learning, and the application of modern psychological principles as they apply to educational theory and practice. Directly observe classroom interactions and the facilitation of learning. External classroom observation will occur on students’ own time. CLEP (Educational Psychology with a score of 50) accepted. (Fall & Spring Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Co-requisite(s): Undergraduate students, including Transfer students, enrolled in EDUC-225 must be concurrently enrolled in EDUC 226, Field Experience for Educational Psychology, and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA). External classroom observation will occur on students’ own time. CLEP (Educational Psychology) accepted.
Pre-/Co-requisite(s): Baccalaureate degree, or PSYC 101 and EDUC 120 , or PSYC 101 and ECE 101

Course Topics:
Understanding Learning and Teaching

Motivation and Learning

Cognitive and Language Development

Personal, Social, and Moral Development

Principles of Cognitive Learning Theory and the Construction of Knowledge

Cognitive Learning and Human Memory

Complex Cognitive Processes

Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theory

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Construct learning tasks that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation based on their development level. (PG1)

2. Recognize the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development level of a child based on observation of child behavior. (PG1)

3. Explain the major theories of human learning. (PG1)

4. Reflect on approaches to learning and teaching. (PG1)

5. Explain the impact of culture, privilege, and oppression as they influence personal growth and development. (PG2, PG3)

6. Discuss the significant role of family in human development. (PG3)

7. Reflect on motivational patterns in relation to basic theories. (PG1)

8. Utilize valid sources of educational information. (PG1, PG2)