Environmental factors will be emphasized. 12-380 Educational Psychology 3 cr. The psychological study of the principles, theories and recent research findings of teaching that affect classroom procedures. Emphasis in the broad concept of student diversity will be interwoven throughout the course. Issues in identifying, motivating, and providing for the learning of gifted and talented children and youth.
Attention is given to creative processes taught on individual and group bases.
This course will introduce aspiring teachers to various aspects of the profession, including what a profession is and how it may be differentiated from other occupations. The structure and various roles of school systems will be explored. Significant ethical and legal issues regarding teachers and students will be examined through case studies and analyses. Reading and discussing a variety of new materials in the areas of early childhood learning and generating applications of research findings to working with children. Supervised research or independent study in Educational Psychology.