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    EDUC. 220-3 PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION
    REGULAR SEMESTER 1981
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    INSTRUCTOR: John Walsh
    Thursday, 9:30 - 12:20
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    LOCATION: Campus
    WHAT IT'S ABOUT
    This course surveys the discipline of educational psychology. A major component
    of the course is the examination of theories of human behaviour and instruction.
    A second and equally important focus is on the issues which arise when theories
    and knowledge of a psychological nature are applied to educational practice.
    WHO MIGHT TAKE IT
    Anyone interested in schooling will find the psychological perspective of
    education a useful supplement to their knowledge. Students planning a minor
    in education are especially encouragIto consider taking this course in
    satisfying lower division requirements. The course also is strongly recommended
    for all students considering teaching as a career.
    COURSE REQUIREMENTS
    1.
    Four 2 page "think papers" in which you declare and support a position
    about a major psychological issue in education. Topics are assigned by the
    professor. (10 points each, total 40 points.)
    2.
    A mid-term exam covering the first half of the course. (30 points)
    3.
    A final exam covering the entire course. (30 points)
    OUTLINE OF TOPICS
    A. The nature and methods of educational psychology.
    B. Theories of Learning
    1.
    Respondent
    2.
    Operant
    3.
    Social
    4.
    Cognitive
    C. Individual Differences
    1. Intelligence
    a.
    History and purpose of intelligence tests.
    b.
    Contemporary models of intelligence.
    2. Creativity
    3. Learning Disabilities
    4. Cognitive style
    5. Motivation
    6. Developmental change
    a.
    Cognitive development
    b.
    Moral development
    D. Teaching and Instructional Theory
    1.
    Psychological perspective on teaching
    2.
    Models of teaching
    3.
    Teaching skills and strategies
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    E. Measurement and Evaluation
    1.
    Standardized testing
    2.
    Informal and teacher-made tests
    3.
    Systematic observation
    REQUIRED TEXT:
    GAGE, N.L. 4 BERLINER, D.C.; EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (2nd. ed.); Rand-McNally,
    1979

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