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PSY 250 WE - Educational Psychology


Application of psychological theory and research to education including behavioral, cognitive, and social approaches to teaching and learning in schools and other educational settings.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  PSY 110 General Psychology, Undergraduate level ENG 110 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level ENG 111 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level ENG 107 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level ENG 108 Minimum Grade of D

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the basic issues and constructs in educational psychology.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and current theories and research which have shaped educational psychology.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to approach educational problems from a psychological perspective.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively about educational psychology as a discipline and as a source of useful information and resources for educators.
5.  Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological knowledge to students’ own teaching.
6.  Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological knowledge to students’ own learning.
7.  Demonstrate the ability to think critically about traditional and contemporary educational issues.