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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%

DELIVERY MODE: print

FirstClass (mandatory)

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internet (mandatory)

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES: Course materials and service fee

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$30.00

Deposit for additional materials

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$0.00

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Simon Fraser University, West Mall Centre 1300

604-291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)

Computer Requirements

This course requires active participation over the Internet through conferencing software called

FirstClass.

Students must have access to computers and the Internet. Students wishing to connect to

the Internet from home computers are responsible for connecting to either SFU or external Internet

service providers (ISPs). 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) and 604-291-5030 (Harbour Centre).

SFU students: Activate your SFU computing account online at <httpil/my.sfu.ca

>

2. On-campus computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer, you need the

following

minimum

computer requirements:

Hardware

• Macintosh with

System 7.1

or

higher

OR

PC with

Windows

95 or later (i.e.,

98,

2000,

NT,

ME, XP,

etc.)

• 6MBRAM

• 10 MB free disk space

• 28.8-baud modem

• CD-ROM drive

Software & Other

• Internet connection

• E-mail (e.g.

Eudora, Outlook,

Webmail, etc.)

• Internet browser (e.g.

Netscape

or

Internet Explorer)

• FirstClass

conferencing system* (described and

provided in your course materials package)

• SFU computing account (SFU students only); get it

online at <http://my.sfu.ca

>

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 highly recommended.

3.

Please Note:

• Support is not available for general computer problems such as operating system difficulties

and hardware problems.

• If you are having problems getting started with

FirstClass, you

may drop in to Teaching and

Learning_Technologies (West Mall Centre, room 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 at 604-291-

5575 or e-mail <help@firstclass.sfu.ca

> for assistance.

• The subsidized modem hours allotted to SFU 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 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.

• 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 local Internet service provider (ISPs), 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 CDE Technical Support

by e-mail at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca

>., or by phone at 604-291-5575

Revised January 23, 2003

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Centre for Distance Education

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Faculty of Education

Simon Fraser University

WMC 1300 291-3524

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. (2003).

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 ?

32%

*Final examination ?

32%

*please see the Registration Timetable for the Exam Schedules.

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:

Course Materials & Service Fees $30

03/08/01

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Centre for Distance Education

Simon Fraser University, West Mall Centre 1300

Computer Requirements

1.

This course requires active participation over the Internet through conferencing software called

FirstClass.

Students must have access to computers and the Internet. Students wishing to connect to

the Internet from home computers are responsible for connecting to either SFU or external Internet

service providers (ISPs). 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) and 604-291-5030 (Harbour Centre).

SFU students: Activate your SFU computing account online at <httpi/my.sfu.ca

>

2.

On-campus computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer, you need the

following

minimum

computer requirements:

Hardware

• Macintosh with

System

71

or

higher

OR

PC with

Windows

95

or later (i.e.,

98,

2000,

NT,

ME, XP,

etc.)

• 6MBRAM

• 10 MB free disk space

• 28.8-baud modem

• CD-ROM drive

Software

&

Other

• Internet connection

• E-mail (e.g.

Eudora, Outlook,

Webmail, etc.)

• Internet browser (e.g.

Netscape

or

Internet Explorer)

• FirstClass

conferencing

system*

(described and

provided in your course materials package)

• SFU computing account (SFU students only); get it

online at

<http://my.sfu.ca >

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 highly recommended.

3.

Please Note:

• Support is not available for general computer problems such as operating system difficulties

and hardware problems.

• If you are having problems getting started with

FirstClass, you

may drop in to Teaching and

Learning Technologies (West Mall Centre, room 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 at 604-291-

5575 or e-mail <help@firstclass.sfu.ca

> for assistance.

• The subsidized modem hours allotted to SFU 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 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.

• 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 local Internet service provider (ISPs), 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 e-mail at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca

>.

Revised October 16.2002

CRIM 104, CRIM 300, CRIM 311 • CRIM 332, CRIM 335, CRIM 432,

EDUC

220,

EDUC

230,

EDUC

412,

EDUC

445,

EDUC

446,

EDUC

465,

EDUC

448.

EDUC

482,

EDUC

485,

ENGL

311, HUM 102. HUM 230, KIN 111. KIN 212, KIN 312,

POLl

232, PSYC 201, SA 250, SA 358,

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