Focus will be on the development of skills and applications of models and techniques. Demonstrations of applications and processes in teaching classroom content will be available. Emphasis is on their use in teaching the regular curriculum. The cognitive psychology underlying the processes is studied along with relevant research findings. Critical thinking processes which are explored include deductive and inductive reasoning, questioning, problem solving and decision making.
Emphasis is on the integration of thinking skills and classroom content.
Restricted to students with Professional Ed admission. Focus is on the changes of adolescence with special attention given to the biological, cognitive, social and emotional systems. Pass two portions of PPST or Professional Ed admission or consent of department. This course is designed to help educators comprehend and apply the fundamental psychological principles underlying the teaching-learning process. Among the areas considered are motivation, classroom management, instructional applications, individual differences and creativity.