EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology

3 sem hrs cr

This course explores physical, mental, social, and moral development of individuals from birth to the end of life. How humans learn is a large component of the course. Learning and behavioral theories are addressed. This is a capstone course and should be taken preferably in the student’s final term at Motlow. Additional observations outside of class are required in order to receive credit for the course. A minimum of grade of “C” is required in the course to meet the requirement of the A.S.T. degree. This course is required for students pursuing an Associate of Science in Teaching degree and others seeking teacher licensure. Prerequisite: EDUC 1010  and EDU 2100  with a grade of “C” or higher

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Formerly/Same As (EDU 2110)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• apply research-based practices in daily teaching and instruction.
• identify predominant theorists and apply their various learning theories within educational modalities.
• use human development and learning theories to create developmentally appropriate instruction.
• describe alternative learning assessments to measure predetermined outcomes and explain procedures for interpreting and evaluating various tools of assessment.
• describe a multicultural learning environment for children.
• explain the relationship of student development to physical growth, psychosocial maturity, and moral reasoning
• assist children in cognitive, moral, social, and emotional development using researched-based principles and theories.
• recognize the need and describe how to differentiate learning due to the complexities of diversity.
• apply information from observations; relate the classroom field experience to expectations and outlook for a career in education.
• apply information acquired in the class to assist in the successful completion of exit exams required for all teaching candidates.

Course Objectives

Throughout the course, students will practice…

• describing and understanding concepts, principals, and overarching themes in education.
• developing a working knowledge of current trends and content in today’s classroom environment and contrasting it with the classroom that our students would have experienced.
• describing how educational concepts impact their future classroom.
• developing classroom skills through classroom observations.
• learning through classroom observations
• articulating the purpose and use of technology in today’s classroom.