ION FRASER UNIVERSITY

Spring Semester 2003

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EDUC 220 - 3

Dr. Jeffrey Sugarman

Tuesday & Thursday

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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. (2003). Educational Psychology (Second Canadian Edition).

Scarborough, ON: Allyn & Bacon. [ISBN#: 0-205-36068-8].