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Psychology in Education
Course: EPD262

First Term: 2013 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: 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 also covered.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate current trends in theory and research in teaching and learning. (I)
2. Critique theories of development. (II)
3. Define learning. (III, IV)
4. Critique theories of learning. (III, IV)
5. Analyze the relationship between behavioral theories and cognitive theories. (III, IV)
6. Apply theories of learning and motivation to the learning process. (III-V)
7. Critique theories of motivation. (V)
8. Analyze the relationship between theories of motivation and teaching and learning. (V)
9. Identify physical, nutritional, cultural, and environmental factors that influence learning. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Current Trends
II. 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
III. 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
IV. Cognitive Theories of Learning
   A. Information Processing Model
   B. Memory System
   C. Memory Strategies
   D. Educational Implications
V. 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
VI. Influences on Learning
   A. Physical
   B. Nutritional
   C. Cultural
   D. Environmental
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2013

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