PSY 210 Educational Psychology 3 credits

This course examines psychological research and theory underlying educational practice. Theories and research concerning cognitive and social development, intelligence and exceptionalities, human learning and motivation, thinking and memory and assessment and testing are studied with emphasis on application for instruction and implications for educational reform. Emphasis is also placed on learner-centered instruction and diversity. R, W1 (3 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: PSY 101 This course provides the study of psychological aspects of human sexual development, cultural influences, motivation and emotion, sex-role identification, values, and decision making. R, W1 (3 lecture hours) IAI: SW 912