The course involves the study of psychology as applied to education and instruction. Specific topics include cognitive, social, and emotional development, individual and cultural differences in learning and interaction styles, learning theories and instruction, effective motivation in education, issues of testing and assessment, and creating environments conducive to learning. In addition, students will be required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of experiential work in a school setting. This work will involve observation of educational environments and interviews with educational professionals.
Below are sample syllabi--dates may not be updated for future semesters.
Educational Psychology Online Syllabus (full semester)
Educational Psychology Online Syllabus (6-week summer term)
Educational Psychology Online Syllabus (modified due to COVID-19)
This course utilizes an open-source text and online-accessible articles--no textbook purchase is required.
Text: Educational Psychology
Author: Arduini-Van Hoose, N.
Publisher: SUNY Create
Classroom Observation Form--this form must be completed by the student and supervising teacher prior to starting observations. Upload the complete form to Bb. (DOES NOT APPLY DURING COVID-19)
Log of Hours--students must document all observation hours and supervising teacher must sign-off to verify completion. (DOES NOT APPLY DURING COVID-19)