I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
- Course Title: Educational Psychology
- Course Number: PSY240
- Academic Divisions: Psychology
- Credit Hours: 3
- Terms Offered: Fall/Spring
- Prerequisite: COM 121 English Composition, PSY
130 General Psychology
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Educational psychology is a course designed to give students an
introduction to the psychological principles in education. Learning styles, curriculum, and methods will be explored. Educational
implications of research on child development, cognitive science, learning and teaching will be analyzed.
III. RATIONALE OF COURSE
The rationale of the course is to introduce the student to principles
of educational psychology as they pertain to teaching and learning.
IV. COURSE COMPETENCIES
A. Discuss the importance of left and right hemisphere brain dominance
to learning styles.
B. Explain the educational philosophies that affect current practices in education.
C. Evaluate
current trends in testing and measurements.
D. Evaluate curriculum issues.
E. Examine educational intervention plans.
F. Determine learning environmental issues.
G. Analyze the role of psychological principles in education.
H. Evaluate
teacher-pupil relationships.
I. Explore methods of individualizing instruction.
J. Identify psychological and sociological
factors which influence the student's ability to learn.
K. Examine techniques in group dynamics appropriate for use in
classroom situations.
L. Generalize personal qualities and skills needed for success in the classroom.
