PSY 559 - Advanced Educational Psychology

Description:
Investigation of current research about human learning/behavior in educational settings, including major learning theories, effective school-wide practices to promote academic and social/emotional learning, classroom management, and the impacts of diversity on learning and development.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe major theories of learning and motivation
Apply theories of learning and motivation to classroom learning situations
Summarize current approaches to classroom management in K-12 settings
Evaluate approaches to classroom management and develop resources to address typical classroom management problems in K- 12 settings
Evaluate current social/emotional learning curriculum and interventions
Develop resources to use in consultation with schools regarding expansion of social/emotional learning
Describe the impact of diversity on learning and development

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/21/2015

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