EDU 521
Psychology Applied to Teaching
Online Course
EDU 521 Psychology Applied to Teaching
3 Semester Units
Psychology Applied to Teaching provides an overview of theories and research in educational psychology. Students will develop an understanding of the personal paradigms of teachers and students. Learning theories, stages of human development, educational opportunities, and teaching strategies that support a diverse student population are covered in detail.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define educational psychology and analyze the role of educational research in informing classroom practice.
- Examine the issues of culture, language barriers, and socioeconomic status that affect student learning.
- Analyze the use of social, emotional, and moral development in considering how to solve problems in the classroom.
- Describe best practices for effective lesson planning and creating effective learning environments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of behavioral, social, and cognitive theories of learning, as well as theories on motivation.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to psychology applied to teaching.
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