The psychology of learning will be examined, concentrating on the learning problems of the child and the adolescent, the learning styles of exceptional students, the psychological basis of education and the methods of instruction. Portions of the course may require visits to an urban public school. Factors that contribute to individual differences in students including intelligence, socioeconomic status, culture, gender differences and learning styles. Theoretical views of learning, including the behavioral and cognitive views of learning Student motivation theories Management of student behavior Effective instructional planning including the interrelationship of educational goals, learning objectives, units of learning and testing.
Students are responsible for all materials presented in class.
All tests, presentations and assignments are due on the date indicated. If any of the above are missed it is the student's responsibility to make arrangments regarding making up the work. Ten papers are to be written. Review the attached sheet. Evaluation Criteria for Papers and Reports.