Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU272   20026-20026 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
EDU272 20026-20026 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Educational Psychology
Focus on the study and application of psychological principles, theories, and methodologies related to teaching and learning. Emphasis on developmental, learning, and motivational theories. Current trends and Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards also covered, includes 10 hours field experience. Prerequisites: PSY101.
 
Course Note:Requires ten (10) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU272   20026-20026 Educational Psychology
1. Evaluate current trends in theory and research in teaching and learning. (I)
2. Identify current Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (II)
3. Critique theories of development. (III)
4. Define learning. (IV,V)
5. Critique theories of learning. (IV,V)
6. Analyze the relationship between behavioral theories and cognitive theories. (IV,V)
7. Apply theories of learning and motivation to the learning process. (IV-VI)
8. Critique theories of motivation. (VI)
9. Analyze the relationship between theories of motivation and teaching and learning. (VI)
10. Identify physical, nutritional, culture and environmental factors that influence learning. (VII)
11. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (VIII)
12. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (VIII)
13. Summarize the practicum experience. (VIII)
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EDU272   20026-20026 Educational Psychology
    I. Current Trends
      II. Arizona State Board of Education Standards
        III. Developmental Theories
            A. Piaget
              1. Stages
              2. Criticisms
              3. Revisions
              4. Educational Implications
            B. Constructivist View
              1. Principles
              2. Criticisms
              3. Education Implications
            C. Vygotsky View
              1. Principles
              2. Criticisms
              3. Education Implications
            D. Erikson View
              1. Stages
              2. Criticism
              3. Educational Implications
            E. Moral Development
              1. Piaget
              2. Kohlberg
              3. Hoffman
          IV. Behavioral Theories of Learning
              A. Defined
              B. Pavlov/Classical Conditioning
              C. Thorndike/Law of Effect
              D. Skinner/Operant Conditioning
              E. Bandura/Social Learning
              F. Educational Implications
            V. Cognitive Theories of Learning
                A. Information Processing Model
                B. Memory System
                C. Memory Strategies
                D. Educational Implications
              VI. Motivation
                  A. Defined
                  B. Theories of Motivation
                    1. Behavioral Learning Theory
                    2. Human Need Theory
                    3. Cognitive Dissonance Theory
                    4. Personality Theory
                    5. Attribution Theory
                    6. Expectancy Theory
                  C. Educational Implications
                VII. Influences on Learning
                    A. Physical
                    B. Nutritional
                    C. Cultural
                    D. Environmental
                  VIII. Practicum Experience
                      A. Classroom Observation
                      B. Tutoring
                      C. Reflection
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