An overview of the contributions of psychology to the teaching-learning process. Topics include learning theory, individual differences, motivation, human development, exceptionality, teaching methodology, measurement and evaluation. A comprehensive survey of the historical development of education. Emphasis is placed upon American education and the emergence of the Christian School Movement. A comprehensive survey of the philosophical development of education.
Emphasis is placed upon a careful analysis of current religious and public educational trends.
The student will be required to formulate a personal philosophy. Three hours Focuses on the development of the ability to evaluate and interpret standardized tests, and to construct, evaluate and interpret the results of teacher-made tests. An examination of descriptive statistics and basic inferential statistical techniques. Also, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals and correlation techniques will be studied. Designed for those planning to complete a thesis.