CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDITION ?
SIMS FRASER UNIVERSITY
FALL SEMESTER 2003 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC 220-3 (EDUCATION) ?
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
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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
TEXT(S):
Woolfolk, A.E., Winne, P.H., and Perry, N.E. (2003).
Educational Psychology
(2nd Canadian
Edition).
Scarborough, ON: Prentice-Hall Canada.
REQUIREMENTS: Eight short essay assignments (4.5% each)
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36%
Midterm examination ?
32%
Final examination ?
32%
Please see exam schedule in Registration Timetable.
DELIVERY MODE: print
FirstClass (mandatory)
internet (mandatory)
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES: Course materials and service fee
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$40.00
Deposit for additional materials
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$0.00
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1300
West Mall Complex
computer (see over) Q CD player
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0 TV (Knowledge Network)
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Phone: 604-291-3524
Toll free in
BC: 1-800-663-1411
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internet access
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9 Audio cassette player ?
'à telephone (teleconference)
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Fax: 604-291-4964
email ?
Website: www.sfu.ca/cde
Centre for Distance Education ?
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Simon Fraser University, West Mall Centre, Room 1300
604-291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)
Computer Requirements: FirstClass
• This course requires active online participation in
FirstClass
(an online computer conferencing tool).
• On-campus computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer, these are the
minimum
computer requirements:
Hardware
o PC with
Windows
95
or later OR Mac
with
System
8.6
or later
o 1OMBRAM
o 6 MB free disk space
o 28.8-baud modem (56 K or higher is
recommended)
o CD ROM drive
FirstClass Access & Accounts
Software & Other
• Internet connection
• FirstClass
software (described and provided in
your course materials)
•
Access to
FirstClass
begins the week before classes begin.
• SFU students:
Use your SFU computing account ID and password to log into
FirstClass.
you don't have an SFU computing ID, get it online at <http: / /my.sfu.ca
>.
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OU students:
Your
WebCT
ID consists of the letters "ou" followed by your first and last
names. Letters should be all together, in lower case, with no spaces in between (e.g., John
Doe's ID would be
oujohndoe).
Your password is your OU student number.
Connecting to the Internet from Home
You are responsible for setting up your connection, either through SFU or your own
external Internet service provider (ISP) (e.g., Telus, Shaw, etc).
• For information on Internet service available through SPU, please consult the Academic
Computing Services (ACS) web site: <http://www.sfu.calacs/modems/index.htm
>.
The subsidized modem hours allotted to you (four hours of access per credit hour) may not
be sufficient to complete the required course work.
A voucher system has been implemented to allow students to pay for continued modem
access on 604-677-6678 (after your subsidized access is used up). Vouchers may be
purchased from campus bookstores in increments of $20. At 60 cents per hour, each voucher
is good for approximately 33 hours. Instructions are included with the voucher. See
<http://www.sfu.calacs/modems/index.htm
> for more information.
General
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install programs, and
maintain your computer). Familiarity with the Internet, e-mail, and related applications is
strongly recommended.
• Support is not available for general computer problems (e.g., operating system, hardware).
Need help?
• FirstClass
support: <help@firstclass.sfu.ca > or 604-291-5575
• Help with SFU computing accounts: <help©sfu.ca>, 604-291-3230, or visit AQ 3148
Revised June 24, 2003 ?
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