I1MON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Fall Semester 2002
EDUC 220 -3
Dr. Jeffrey Sugarman
Tuesday & Thursday ?
Introduction to EducatiOn Psychology
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Office: EDB 9504
11:30-12:20 ?
Phone: 291-3835
plus tutorial ?
D01.00
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E-mail: sugarman@sfu.ca
PREREQUISITE:
None.
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 student's 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 (Second Canadian Edition).
Scarborough, ON: Allyn & Bacon. [ISBN#: 0205-36068-81.
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
?
PSYCHOLOGY
How do students learn? What can teachers do to ensure that students learn?
How can we fairly assess students' learning? Educational psychology is a branch
of psychology that addresses questions such as these concerning teaching and
learning in educational settings. Education 220 is an introductory course
intended as a survey of major concepts, theories, and research in educational
psychology. Major topics to be covered include: learning, development,
intellectual abilities and disabilities, diversity, instructional approaches,
motivation, and assessment.
PREREQUISiTE: None.
Note: Adds are not normally permitted after the second week of classes.
REQUIRED TEXT:.
Woolfolk, A.E., Winne, P.H. & Perry, N.E. (2002).
Educational
Psychology
(2nd
Canadian ed.). Scarborough, ON: Prentice-Hall 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:
Evaluation will be based on:
Eight short essay assignments (4.5% each) 36%
(no longer than 600 words each)
*Midterm examination
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32%
*Final examination
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32%
*Please see the Registration Timetable for the Exam Schedules.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fees
?
$30
03/08/01
Centre for Distance Education ?
I
Simon Fraser University, WMC 1300
291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)
Computer Requirements
1. This course requires active participation over the internet through conferencing software called
FirstClass.
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 SFU or an external
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Information on connecting to SFU through modem dialup lines is
available at the Academic Computing Services (ACS) web site: <http://www.sfu.ca/acs
>. Phone
numbers for ACS are 604-291-3234 (Burnaby) or 604-291-5030 (Harbour Centre).
SFU Students activate your SFU Computing Account online at: <http://my.sfu.ca
>
2.
On-campus computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer,
Minimum
Computer Requirements
are:
Hardware
• Macintosh with System 7.1 or
higher
OR
PC with Windows
95 or later (98, 2000, NT, ME,
etc.)
• 6MBRAM
• 10 MB free disk space
• 28.8 baud modem
• CD-ROM drive
Software & Other
• Internet Connection
• Email (e.g., Eudora, Outlook, Webmail, etc.)
• Internet Browser (e.g. Netscape or Internet
Explorer)
• FirstClass Conferencing
System*(provided
in your
course materials package)
• SFU Computing Account (SFU Students only).
<http://my.sfu.ca >
*Described in course materials package.
General
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install programs and
maintain your computer).
• Familiarity with the internet, email, 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.
• If you are having problems getting started with FirstClass, you may drop in to Teaching and
Learning Technologies (WMC 1340) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the first week of classes.
Students unable to access the Burnaby campus may call the Centre or 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 604-291-4721 (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.
•
Out of town students only:
It is recommended that students residing outside the Lower
Mainland contact a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) since using SFU dialup services will
result in additional long-distance charges. Check your local yellow pages under "Internet"
for listings.
For further information about computer requirements or FirstClass, contact Teaching and Learning
Technologies by email at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
>
Revised Feb. 18, 2002
CRIM 300, 332, 432, EDUC 220,230,412, 445,446,465,448,482,485, HUM 102, 230, KIN 111,212, 312, POLl 232, PSYC 201, SA250, STATIOI
O
? .
Centre for Distance Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291-3524
Faculty of Education
EDUCATION 220-3
?
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL
?
PSYCHOLOGY
How do students learn? What can teachers do to ensure that students learn?
How can we fairly assess students' learning? Educational psychology is a branch
of psychology that addresses questions such as these concerning teaching and
learning in educational settings. Education 220 is an introductory course
intended as a survey of major concepts, theories, and research in educational
psychology. Major topics to be covered include: learning, development,
intellectual abilities and disabilities, diversity, instructional approaches,
motivation, and assessment.
PREREQUISiTE: None.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Woolfolk, A.E., Winne, P.H. & Perry, N.E. (2000).
Educational psychology
(Canadian ed.). Scarborough, ON: Allyn and Bacon 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:
Evaluation will be based on:
Eight short essay assignments (6% each) ?
48%
(no longer than 600 words each)
*Midterm examination ?
26%
*Final examination
?
26%
*please see the Registration Timetable for the Exam Schedules.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fees
?
$30
SEE REVERSE
03/08/01
Centre for Distance Education ?
0 ?
S
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 SFU or an external Internet Service Provider (ISP). Information on
connecting to SFU through modem dialup lines is available at the Academic Computing Services
(ACS) web site: <http://www.sfu.ca/acs
>. Phone numbers for ACS are 604-291-3234 (Burnaby) or
604-291-5030 (Harbour Centre).
SFU
SFU Computing Account online at: <http://my.sfu.ca
>
2. On-campus computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer, Minimum
Computer Requirements are:
Hardware
• Macintosh with System 7.1 or
higher
OR
PC with Windows
95 or later (98, 2000, NT, ME,
etc.)
• 6MBRAM
• 10 MB free disk space
• 28.8 baud modem
• CD-ROM drive
Software & Other
• Internet Connection
• Email (e.g., Eudora, Outlook, Webmail, etc.)
• Internet Browser (e.g. Netscape or Internet
Explorer)
• FirstClass Conferencing Sys
tem*(provided in your
course materials package)
• SFU Computing Account (SFU Students only).
Get it online at <http://my.sfu.ca
>
*Described in course materials package.
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.
• If you are having problems getting started with FirstClass, you may drop in to Teaching and
Learning Technologies (WMC 1340) from 9:00
AM
to 3:00
PM
during the first week of classes.
Students unable to access the Burnaby campus may call the Centre or 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 604-291-4721 (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 SFUs Modem Access Policy, check the ACS web site above.
Out of town students only:
It is recommended that students residing outside the Lower
Mainland contact a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) since using SFU dialup services will
result in additional long-distance charges. Check your local yellow pages under "Internet"
for listings.
For further information about computer requirements or FirstClass, contact Teaching and Learning
Technologies by email at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
>
Revised 10/30/01
EDUC 220, 230, 412,
445,
446,465,448,485, FREN 301, HUM 230, KIN 111,212,312, POLl 232, PSYC 201, SA250, STAT101
