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SPRING SEMESTER 2004 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%
REQUIREMENTS NOTE:
Please see exam schedule in Registration Timetable.
DELIVERY MODE: print
FirstClass computer conferencing
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee $40.00
Deposit for additional materials
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$0.00
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If one or more of these symbols appear at the top of this page, it indicates an equipment requirement:
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1300
West Mall Complex
computer (see over) 0 CD player
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D TV (Knowledge Network)
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Phone: 604-291-3524?
Toll free in BC: 1-800-663-1411
internet access ?
9 Audio cassette player " W telephone (teleconference)
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Fax: 604-291-4964
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Website: www.sfu.ca/cde
Centre for Distance Education
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:
Software & Other
0
Internet connection
o
FirstClass
software (described and provided in
your course materials)
Hardware
o PC with
Windows 95
or later OR Mac
with
System 8.6
or later
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1OMBRAM
o 6 MB free disk space
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28.8-baud modem (56 K or higher is
recommended)
o CD ROM drive
FirstClass Access & Accounts
• Access to
FirstClass
begins the week before classes begin.
• SFU
students:
Use your SFU computing account ID and your SFIJ student # to log into
If you don't have an SFU computing ID, get it online at <http://my.sfu.ca
>.
OU students:
Your
FirstClass
ID and 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 SFU, please consult the Academic
Computing Services (ACS) web site: <http://www.sfu.ca/acs/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 October 2003
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