•IMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Spring Semester 2001
EDUC 220 - 3
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Dr. Jeff Sugarman
Introduction to Education Psychology
Office: EDB
9504
Phone:
291-3835
D01.00
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E-mail: sugarman@sfu.ca
Mon & Wed
14:30-15:20 plus tutorial
PREREQUISITE
None.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines psychological theories and research applicable to teaching and education.
Students will attend two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial each week during the thirteen weeks
of instruction.
ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATION
1.
Two "Think Papers" (maximum of six typed, double-spaced papers) on specific topics
determined by the instructor. Each paper will contribute 20 points toward a students final
grade in the course.
2.
One midterm examination contributing 30 points toward the final grade.
3.
One final examination contributing 30 points toward the final grade.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Woolfolk, A. E., Winne, P. H., & Perry, N. E. (2000). Educational Psychology (Canadian Edition).
Scarborough, ON: Allyn & Bacon. [ISBN: 0-205-30818-X]
THIS COURSE MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD THE CERTIFICATE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Centre for Distance Educati
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Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291-3524
EDUCATION 220-3
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INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL
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PSYCHOLOGY
This course surveys contemporary research and theories of learning and
motivation as grounds for designing and evaluating instruction.
Major topics addressed are: theories of learning and motivation, cognitive
development, learning and thinking strategies, social factors in learning,
learning in subject areas (reading, writing, mathematics, science), classroom
processes, evaluating learning outcomes, and individual differences.
PREREQUISITE: None.
REQUIRED TEXT:
McCormick, C.B., Pressley, M. (1997).
Educational Psychology: Learning
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Instruction and Assessment.
Scarborough: HarperCollins Canada.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS: This course is delivered online using a computer
conferencing system called FirstClass Intranet Client. Access to a
computer and modem is required. Please see reverse for details.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
There are 10 one-page assignments (2 are compulsory but not graded)
to be
submitted online via a computer conferencing system
which are worth 48 out of
100 points in the course. There is a mid-term and a final examination. Each
exam is worth 26 points out of 100 points total.
Please see the Registration Timetable for the Exam Schedules.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fees
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$30
SEE REVERSE
10/19/00
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Centre for Distance Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300
291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)
Computer Requirements
This course requires active participation over the internet. Students must have access to a computer and the
internet. Students wishing to connect to the internet from home computers are responsible for connecting to
either SF0 or an external Internet Service Provider (ISP). Information on connecting to SF0 through modem
dialup lines is available at the Academic Computing Services (ACS) web site:
<http:I/www.sfu.ca/acs >
Phone numbers for ACS are 291-3234 (Burnaby) or 291-5030 (Harbour Centre).
2. On-campus
Requirements
computer
are:
facilities are available. If you are using your own computer,
Minimum Computer
Hardware
• Macintosh running System 7.1 or
higher
OR PC
with Windows
95/98/NT
• 16MBRAM
• 30 MB free disk space
• 28.8 baud modem
• Internet Connection
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CD-ROM drive
Software
• Email (e.g. Eudora, Outlook Express or equivalent)
• Internet Browser (e.g. Netscape or Internet Explorer)
• FirstClass Conferencing System (available free of
charge to students registered in this course)*
*Described in course materials
General
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install programs and maintain your
computer).
• Familiarity with the internet and related applications is highly recommended.
3.
Please Note:
Support for general computer problems such as operating system difficulties and hardware problems is
not available.
Drop-in introductory tutorials for FirstClass Conferencing are available at the LohnLab (WMC 1340)
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the first week of classes. Students enrolled in Distance Education
courses and unable to access the Burnaby campus may email <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
> for assistance.
The subsidized modem hours allotted to students each semester are not normally sufficient to complete
the required course work.
• A voucher system has been implemented to allow students to pay for continued modem access on
291-4721 (after your subsidized access is used up). Vouchers may be purchased from the campus
bookstores and are sold in increments of $20. At 60 cents/hour, each voucher is good for
approximately 33 hours. Instructions are included with the voucher.
• For complete information on SFU's Modem Access Policy, check the ACS web site above.
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Out of town students only:
It is recommended that students residing outside the Lower Mainland
contact a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) since using SF0 dialup services will result in
additional long-distance charges. Check your local yellow pages under "Internet" for listings.
For further information, contact the LohnLab by email at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
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Revised October 21, 2000
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