Minimum 4 Maximum 4 Survey of social psychology and personality applied to education. Application of major theories and research to classroom and school practices and educational issues are emphasized. Class sessions include lectures, discussions, simulations, experiential exercises. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group dynamics are discussed. Minimum 3 Maximum 3 Overview of social psychology and its application to education.
Participants study the major theories, research, and major figures in field.
Class sessions include lectures, discussions, simulations, role-plays, and experiential exercises. Minimum 3 Maximum 3 Theories of giftedness, talent development, instructional strategies, diversity and technological issues, implications for educational practices and psychological inquiry, and international considerations. Minimum 1 Maximum 4 Focus on special topics in psychological and methodological concepts relevant to advanced educational theory, research, and practice not covered in other courses. Minimum 3 Maximum 3 Introduction to educational research, leading students through the basic steps involved in designing and conducting a research study. Topics include reviewing literature, formulating research problem, using different approaches to gather data, managing and analyzing data, and reporting results.