Epc 420 - Educational Psychology of Adolescence

Institution:

California State University-Northridge

Subject:

Educational Psychology and Counseling

Description:

Study of theory and research in educational psychology for successful teaching of adolescents. Subjects include learning, development, motivation, instruction, assessment, classroom management, individual/group differences, peer interactions, family and community influences. Issues particularly pertinent to adolescence include identity development, self-esteem, suicide, crisis prevention, and conflict resolution. Implications for teaching students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are considered throughout the course. Students are required to complete two field-based assignments: an adolescent case study and a secondary classroom learning environment analysis. Course may be offered online or in a classroom setting. (Required of candidates in the Single Subject Credential Program.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csun.edu

Phone Number:

(818) 677-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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