EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the scope of educational psychology and its application in the classroom; Define the individual differences and also the types of special needs students; Explain student’s learning process and factors that influence the learning process; Identify instructional methods to help students learn in classroom; Explain the assessment strategies and how to determine grades.

Topics:

1. Educational Psychology;
2. Development and Diversity;
3. Special Education Needs;
4. Learning and Cognitive Processes;
5. Complex Cognitive Processes;
6. Behaviorist and Social Cognitive Views of Learning;
7. Motivation and Affect;
8. Planning, Instruction and Technology;
9. Instructional Strategies;
10. Creating a Productive Learning Environment;
11. Classroom Assessment Strategies;
12. Summarizing Student Achievement.