1. SUMMER SEMESTER 2004 COURSE OUTLINE
  1. EDUC 220-3 (EDUCATION) ?
    1. INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
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      1. REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Please see exam schedule in Registration Timetable.
    1. Computer Requirements: FirstClass

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EDUC 220-3 (EDUCATION)
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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) ?
36%
Midterm examination ?
32%
Final examination ?
327o
REQUIREMENTS NOTE:
Please see exam schedule in Registration Timetable.
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students
with Disabilities
(604-291-3112
or csdo@sfu.ca ).
DELIVERY MODE:
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FirstClass Computer Conferencing
internet (mandatory)
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee $40.00
Deposit for additional materials ?
$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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Website:
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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
Li
PC with
Windows
95
or later OR Mac
with
System 8.6
or later
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6 MB free disk space
• 28.8-baud modem (56 K or higher is
recommended)
• CD ROM drive
FjrstClass Access & Accounts
Software & Other
• Internet connection
Firs tClass
software (described and provided in
your course materials)
• Email (e.g. Eudora, Outlook Express, or
equivalent)
Access to
FirstClass
begins the week before classes begin.
• SFU
students:
Use your SFU computing account ID and your SFU student # to log into
FirstClass.
If you don't have an SFU computing ID, get it online at <http: / / my.sfu.ca
>.
OU students:
Your
Firs tClass
ID and password is your OU student number.
Connecting to the Intern et 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.ca/acs/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?
• Firs tClass
support: <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
> or 604-291-5575
• Help with SFU computing accounts: <help@sfu.ca
>, 604-291-3230, or visit AQ 3148
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