EDUC-260 Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology is an advanced course which surveys current psychological research and theory to address issues of teaching and learning. Instruction will focus on developmental theories, research methods, classroom management, and instructional techniques. The course will utilize readings, films, lectures, guest speakers, and small group projects, and is well suited for anyone interested in learning more about children, schools, learning, and/or teaching. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education Human Learning requirement for an initial certificate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education. A 15-hour Field Experience outside of class time is required. Students are placed in a Howard County Public School or may use a K-12 school where they are employed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities
   that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.
2. 2. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates
   instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
3. 3. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a
   learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning,
   and self-motivation.
4. 4. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and
   ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

Course Objectives

1. 1. The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities
   that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.
2. 2. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates
   instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
3. 3. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a
   learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning,
   and self-motivation.
4. 4. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and
   ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.