PSYC 2600 Introduction to Educational Psychology
Course Information
| Course Number | PSYC 2600 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Educational Psychology |
| Description | Educational psychology is subdiscipline of psychology that focuses on the psychological foundations of how people learn, what motivates them, and how educators can improve the educational experience. Topics that will be covered include a historical introduction to learning theory, human development, intelligence, critical thinking, creativity, motivation, learner characteristics, classroom management, measurement and assessment, technology, and models of teaching for all learners. (This course fulfills Goal Area 5: History/Social & Behavioral Sciences & Goal Area 7a Human Diversity) (Prerequisite: PSYC100 or PSYC110 or PSYC140 or Instructor Approval) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: PSYC100 or PSYC110 or PSYC140 or Instructor Approval
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe the history, purpose, and scope of educational psychology, including how it is both a scientific discipline and an applied field of study.
- Analyze research methodologies in educational psychology and their application to learning in educational settings.
- Describe key learning, cognitive, intelligence, motivation, and developmental theories and how they inform effective educational environments.
- Examine how intellectual, cultural, gender, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic differences shape learners’ learning and performance.
- Identify instructional strategies and design that support student learning.
- Identify behavioral learning environments that create supportive, respectful, and constructive interactions.
- Apply principles of positive psychology to educational settings to promote positive well-being.
- Describe theories and practice of educational measurement and assessment.
- Evaluate how the institution of education, political and social policies, and societal attitudes differentially impact education and learning.
- Reflect on your own learning experiences and how these may influence your assumptions about learning and education.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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