EDUC 3110 - Educational Psychology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Education

Description:

Required prerequisite course for Elementary Education, Special Education, and the Secondary Education Programs. Stresses research-based teaching/learning principles used in a classroom setting to enhance learning. Students will demonstrate knowledge about the nature of learning, human brain growth, the impact of brain research, child and adolescent development and how the brain processes information. An emphasis is placed on how teacher candidates can apply the theories and practices of educational psychology to daily teaching practices. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify key theorists and summarize their contributions to education and/or educational psychology. 2. Demonstrate the importance of educational research, using APA format to describe and analyze findings of research studies. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of learning theories, developmental theories, and motivational theories. 4. Apply those theories to the design, implementation, and evaluation of daily teaching practices and educational interventions. 5. Observe in classroom settings to determine connections between educational research and actual classroom practices. Prerequisites: FSHD 1500, or PSY 1010, or PSY 1100. FA, SP, SU

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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