Centre for Distance Education ?

Faculty of Education

Simon Fraser University

PSYCHOLOGY

This course has been designed as a companion to EDUC 220-3. In EDUC 220, students

learn about major theories and findings in educational psychology and how that information

applies to teaching. In EDUC 222, we invite students to learn more, not only about the theories

studied in EDUC 220, but also about how educational psychologists conduct research to clarify,

test, or develop theory. Students will learn how practicing teachers can enhance their

professional development by accessing and applying principles discovered in the research

conducted by educational psychologists, and by informally, yet systematically, examining their

own teaching practice. To learn more about the applicability of research to practice, students

will read, interpret, evaluate, participate in, and plan research.

PREREQUISITE OR COREQUThITE:

EDUC 220.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Suter, W.N. (1998).

Primer of EducationalResearch.

Scarborough, ON: Prentice Hall.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Project 1: 25% (10 pages)

Analysis of a Study's Variables, Hypotheses, Samples & Measurements.

Project 2: 25% (10 pages)

Critique of a Research Study.

*Midterm Examination

25%

*Final Examination

25%.

*Exam schedules are in Registration Timetable.

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES: ?

Course Materials & Service Fee ?

$30

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