SON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Fall Semester 1998
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Dr. J. Sugarman
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Office: MPX 9504
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291-3835
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E-mail: sugarman@sfu.ca
PREREQUISITE
None.
COURSE 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 short "Think Papers" (maximum of six typed, double-spaced papers) on specific topics
determined by the instructor. Each paper will contribute 15 points toward a student's final
grade in the course.
2.
One multiple choice midterm examination contributing 30 points toward the final grade.
3.
One multiple choice final examination contributing 40 points toward the final grade.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Lefrancois, G. R. (1997). Psychology for teaching (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
[ISBN: 0-534-50678-X]
Centre for Distance Educations
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291.3524
Faculty of Education
EDUCATION 220-3
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INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
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PSYCHOLOGY
This course surveys contemporary research and theories of learning and
motivation as grounds for designing and evaluating instruction.
Major topics addressed are: theories of learning and motivation, cognitive
development, learning and thinking strategies, social factors in learning,
learning in subject areas (reading, writing, mathematics, science), classroom
proces'es, evaluating learning outcomes, and individual differences.
PREREQUISITE:
None.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
McCormick, C.B., Pressley, M.
(1997).
Educational Psychology: Learning ?
Instruction and Assessment.
Scarborough: HarperCollins Canada.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
There are 12 one-page assignments which are worth 48 out of 100 points in
the course. There is a mid-term and a final examination. Each exam is worth 26
points out of 100 points total.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fees
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$30
03/11197
Centre for Distance Educatic
Simon Fraser University
W1'dC 1300 291-3524
Faculty of Education
EDUCATION 220-3
?
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
?
PSYCHOLOGY
This course surveys contemporary research and theories of learning and
motivation as grounds for designing and evaluating instruction.
Major topics addressed are: theories of learning and motivation, cognitive
development, learning and thinking strategies, social factors in learning,
learning in subject areas (reading, writing, mathematics, science), classroom
processes, evaluating learning outcomes, and individual differences.
PREREQUISITE:
None.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
McCormick, C.B., Pressley, M. (1997).
Educational Psychology: Learning
?
Instruction and Assessment.
Scarborough: HarperCollins Canada.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
There are 12 one-page assignments which are worth 48 out of 100 points in the
course. There is a mid-term and a final examination. Each exam is worth 26
points out of 100 points total.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fees
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$30)
03/11197
0
Faculty of Education
Centre for Distance Educatic.
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291-3524
EDUCATION 220-3
?
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
?
PSYCHOLOGY
This course surveys contemporary research and theories of learning and
motivation as grounds for designing and evaluating instruction.
Major topics addressed are: theories of learning and motivation, cognitive
development, learning and thinking strategies, social factors in learning,
learning in subject areas (reading, writing, mathematics, science), classroom
processes, evaluating learning outcomes, and individual differences.
PREREQUIS1Th None.
REQUIRED TEfS:
McCormick, C.B., Pressley, M. (1997).
Educational Psychology: Learning
?
Instruction and Assessment.
Scarborough: HarperCollins Canada.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
There are 12 one-page assignments which are worth 48 out of 100 points in the
course. There is a mid-term and a final examination. Each exam is worth 26
points out of 100 points total.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fees ?
$30
03/11197
