PSY 201 — Educational Psychology
Course focuses on application of psychological principles to educational practice. Content includes exploration of children’s and adolescent’s cognitive, socio-emotional, and linguistic development, learning processes, and motivation. Students will examine learner-centered instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and assessment strategies that acknowledge learner differences and student diversity within an affirming and equitable environment. A 10-hour directed observation in a K-12 school setting is required. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both PSY 201 and EDN 201 .