EDU 649
Advanced Educational Psychology
Online Course
EDU 649 Advanced Educational Psychology
4 Semester Units
Advanced Educational Psychology provides a comprehensive analysis of the concepts and theories of psychology related to instructional practice and offers a wide variety of classroom strategies to help students of all ages succeed in the classroom. The course focuses on aspects of psychology such as thinking, learning, human development, motivation, and assessment that have particular relevance to classroom practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the use of research evidence in planning, implementing, and assessing instruction.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define the study of educational psychology and examine the effectiveness of using research in making instructional decisions.
- Examine the role that cognition, memory, complex cognitive processes, and critical thinking play in students’ learning and academic achievements.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical perspectives related to motivation, affect, cognitive development, personal, social, and moral development.
- Analyze strategies for creating and assessing effective instructional, classroom and school environments.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to advanced educational psychology.
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Students are also welcome to obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the California Coast University rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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