EDUC 202 - Educational Psychology

Institution:

The Citadel

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course focuses on the dynamics of human learning and the psychological principles that serve as the foundation for educational practice. The general goal is to introduce students to the field of educational psychology and to teach them how to apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings from the discipline of psychology to the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom. Major emphasis is placed on assisting the student in gaining a functional knowledge of the ideas explored. Moreover, through this course the college student who is preparing for employment in the field of education is acquainted with many facets of the teacher's role as a decision maker in the teaching/learning process. Class discussions, activities, and a ten-hour field experience component focus on the connections between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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