EDU 200 Applied Educational Psychology

This course explores the contexts and individual dimensions of human development and learning, including those most associated with positive outcomes for learners. An overview is provided of the most influential thinkers on education in the last hundred years, more recent thinkers, and other key names whose research and writing have helped shape views on teaching and learning. Candidates analyze critiques of each theorist by exploring opposing viewpoints and the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas. In addition, candidates learn and apply practical examples showing how theories can be used to inform classroom teaching and reflect on their own educational experiences in relation to the theories. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Distribution

GenEd-Behavioral Science GenEd-Social Science