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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

C100

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.

Educational Psychology 2nd ed.

(Canadian Edition).

Pearson Education. (2004).

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REQUIREMENTS:

Eight short essay assignments (4.5% each) ?

36%

Midterm examination

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32%

Final examination

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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

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DELIVERY MODE:

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FirstClass Computer Conferencing

MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:

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$0.00

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