EDUC-3340 Educational Psychology
For students assigned catalog year of 2020 or newer only; Continuing students assigned prior catalog years should take EDUC-3410 instead. A study of theoretical and empirical perspectives on human growth, development and learning. Major topics considered include age-level characteristics, variability and diversity among students, learning theories, approaches to instruction, motivation, assessment and reflective teaching. Field-based experiences provide opportunities to study how these topics interrelate and are applied in classroom settings. 10 hours of field experience required.