Foundations and Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology

This course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of research and theory on cognitive and social development, motivation and learning, individual and group differences, teaching approaches, and assessment of learning. It will cover critical current and emerging issues in educational psychology with an emphasis on research investigations of cognitive processes and the brain, the influence of motivation on learning, the role of assessment in learning, the psychology of teaching, the effectiveness of instructional interventions, and the relationship between cognition, learning, and instruction for diverse learners. The foundational theories and contemporary issues of educational psychology will be examined across the lifespan of human development and within varied contexts, including the school, home, and community.

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