PSY 256 - Educational Psychology

Institution:

Henry Ford College

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Description:

This experiential approach to learning combines theory with practice and increases students' understanding and application of educational psychology theory. The course enhances students' abilities to observe children's behavior in a natural setting and apply their observations to theory. Students learn about different instructional techniques and their appropriateness in the school setting. Course topics include theories of learning and cognition, how academic, social, emotional and physical development proceeds, and the implications for instruction of a diverse population, as well as how to deal with those implications effectively. Managing classroom discipline, motivating students to learn, leading classroom instruction, and assessing K-12 students' learning are also discussed. PSY 256 is to be taken concurrently with the corresponding section of PSY 294-Educational Psychology Practicum, which involves placement in a classroom setting. Course assignments in PSY 256 are coordinated with PSY 294. Students seeking elementary certification are placed in a classroom in Grade 1-6. Students seeking secondary certification are placed in a Grade 7-12 classroom. Students seeking CDA credentials are placed in a preschool setting. See PSY 294 for more information. This course is not to be taken concurrently with PSY 152. Observation hours in PSY 152 do not count for PSY 256. Prerequisites: ENG 131, ENG 132, and PSY 131 Co-requisite: PSY 294

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2009 

Institution Website:

www.hfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 845-9600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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