PSYC 203 — Educational Psychology
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: PSYC 101 This course focuses on the learning process in children and adolescents, in an educational setting, with emphasis on motivation, problem solving, assessment and evaluation. A variety of theories of development and pedagogical practices which influence the emotional, intellectual, physical, and social advances that occur during childhood will be explored. Current issues in education such as student diversity, authentic assessment, the role of research, principles of behavior and cognition information processing lesson construction and motivational strategies will be carefully examined. Field observation reports are required.