EDUC - 3440 Educational Psychology II: Learning, Assessment and Classroom Management (3)

Explores current educational psychology and research. Examines major theories of learning as well as the role of physical, social, cultural, emotional, linguistic, and economic factors on learning. Provides working knowledge of assessment constructs and ability to interpret test results as they relate to student learning and effective teaching. Presents current best practices in classroom management. Requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience. Instructional Method: Lecture/discussion. Semesters offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: EDUC-2330 or equivalent and EMED 3321 for EMED majors only (EMED 3321 is not a prerequisite for CDIS or SEC EDUC majors). Must be taken prior to student teaching. Corequisites: EDEC-4550 and EDEC-4551, or EDEC-4560 and EDEC-4561 for EDEC majors: EMED-3400 for EMED majors; none for CDIS or Secondary Education majors.