6IMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Fall Semester 1999
Introduction
EDUC
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Psychology
Dr.
Office:
Jeff
MPX
Sugarman
9504
Tel: 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:
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.
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One multiple choice midterm examination contributing 30 points toward the final grade.
3.
One multiple choice final examination contributing 30 points toward the final grade.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Lefrançois, G. R. (1997). Ps
ychology
for teaching (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
[ISBN: 0-534-50678-X]
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Centre for Distance Educon
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Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291-3524
EDUCATION 220-3
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INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL
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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
processes, evaluating learning outcomes, and individual differences.
PREREQUISITE:
None.
REQUIRED TEXT:
McCormick, C.B., Pressley, M. (1997).
Educational Psychology: Learning
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Instruction and Assessment.
Scarborough: HarperCollins Canada.
NOTE: Students must have access to a computer, modem and printer.
Please see reverse for more information.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
There are 12 one-page assignments
to be submitted online via a
computer conferencing system which
are worth 48 out of 100 points in the
course. There is ajnid-term and a final examination. Each exam is worth
points out of 100 points total.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fees
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for Distance Education
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WMC 1300 291-3524
1.
This course requires active participation over the internet. Students must have
access to a computer. Students wishing to connect to the internet from home
computers are responsible for connecting to either SFU or an external Internet
Service Provider. Information on connection to SFU through modem dialup lines
http:llwww.sfu.calconsult
(You can access this web page at any of the drop-in labs on campus. The phone number for
Academic Computing Service (ACS) is 291-3234 (Burnaby campus) or 291-5030 (Harbour Centre
campus).
2.
You will need an email program (such as Eudora or equivalent) and an internet
browser (e.g. Netscape or Internet Explorer). Other software including
conferencing systems may also be required.
3.
This course has the following
computer requirements:
Access to a computer and modem with the following. minimum specifications:
• 16
MB RAM, 30 MB free disk space,
14.4 baud modem (28.8 baud modem
preferred), Macintosh running system 7.x or greater
OR
PC with Windows 95
or 98.
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install
programs and maintain your computer).
• Familiarity with the internet and related applications is highly
recommended.
Please note the following:
• Support for general computer problems such as operating system
difficulties and hardware problems is not available.
• Drop-in tutorials will be available at the LohnLab (WMC 1340) from 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm during the first week of classes. These tutorials will provide an
introduction to the internet software used in this course. Students taking only-
Distance Education courses who are unable to access the Burnaby campus
should call the LohnLab at 268-6603.
• The subsidized modem hours allotted to students each semester is 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 2914721 (after your subsidized access is used
up). You can purchase vouchers at the campus bookstores. They are sold in
increments of $20 (connect time is charged at $0.6/hour, therefore each
voucher is good'for approximately 33 hours). Instructions are included with
the voucher.
• For complete information on SFU's Modem Access Policy, check their
website at: http ://www. sfu . calacs/modems/
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Out of town students only:
It is recommended that students residing
outside of the Lower Mainland contact a local Internet Service Provider (ISP)
since using SFU dialup services will result in additional long-distance
charges. You can check your local yellow pages under, "Internet" for
listings.
For further information contact the LohnLab at (604) 268-6603.
