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Psychology 120: Educational Psychology
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the cognitive processes involved in learning, including memory systems, problem-solving strategies, and creativity; explore behaviorism and its applications in education, including classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement schedules, and behavior management techniques; examine child and adolescent development within educational contexts, including cognitive development theories, sociocultural influences, and moral development; investigate motivation theories and their impact on student learning, including goal orientation, self-efficacy, and teacher expectations; and accommodate individual differences among learners, including intelligence measurement, learning styles, and special education considerations.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include foundations of Educational Psychology; cognitive processes in learning; behavioral foundations in Psychology; Developmental Psychology in Education; motivation and learning; understanding individual differences; assessment and evaluation; effective instructional strategies; research methodology; technology in Education; and study aids for Educational Psychology.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology (5/24).
