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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce students to major theories as they apply to
education, human development and human needs. Likewise, students will become familiar with
educational terminology, language and methodologies relevant to the educational field. Given
this basis of introductory knowledge, students will begin to reflect and apply principles of best
practice in structuring learning opportunities for all students. This course will be completed on
line using Moodle. A favorite variety of methods will be used, that are not listed in the syllabus,
which will be introduced for this course.
Please note: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The student will identify research methods used in educational psychology and the role of
research in educational psychology.
2. The student will show evidence of familiarity with theories of cognitive, social
and moral development.
3. The student will describe characteristics of child development for the comprehensive span of
early childhood through adolescence.
4. The student will demonstrate understanding of the components of culture and the
impact upon the individual students identity and learning.
5. The student will reference behavioral learning theories and explain key principles
associated with behavioral learning.
6. The student will apply information processing and cognitive theories of learning as he/she
reflects upon metacognitive, study and memory strategies that enhance learning.
7. The student will list and explain the components of direct instruction and the role
of discussion as a learning tool.
9. The student will demonstrate their knowledge of key programs and best practices
that enable individualization of instruction and accommodations as per
individual student needs.
10. The student will discuss theories of motivation and note how he/she may act to
increase student motivation.
11. The student will describe an effective learning environment and list specific
interventions noted to assist with behavior challenges categorized as routine
and more serious.
13. The student will describe manners of student evaluation and assessment utilized
currently in Vermont public school systems.
Educational Psychology prepares teachers as no other text does. It teaches them to think about
how students develop and learn, to make decisions before and during instruction, and to consider
what constitutes evidence that their students are learning and succeeding.
Educational Psychology takes a serious look at pertinent research and focuses on what works and
how a reflective, intentional teacher can apply it in the classroom. Reflective questions,
vignettes, and self-checks challenge students to think about and make decisions that drive
successful instruction. The new edition builds on these established features and adds an emphasis
on media effects on Learning, NCLB and the Achievement Gap, Neuroscience, and more
interactive and engaged learning opportunities for students.
May 21August 10
Week 1
May 21 May 27
1) Educational Autobiography: (Due Week one- 10 Points) Students will compose their own
Educational Autobiography. An educational autobiography summarizes and reflects upon the
experiences and events in a person's life up to the present time. Topics to be addressed in an
educational autobiography could be your favorite subjects or teachers in school, what kind of
awards you won or why you chose a particular college.
Week 2
May 28-June 3
Read Chapter 1 and respond to Chapter 1 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Read Chapter 2 and respond to Chapter 2 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
It is expected that all students will comment on at least two journals from other students for
each chapter. You will be graded for participation.
Week 3
June 4-June 10
Read Chapter 3 and respond to Chapter 3 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Read Chapter 4 and respond to Chapter 4 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Week 4
June 11-17
Read Chapter 5 and respond to Chapter 5 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Observing Behaviors- Behaviorism Experiment (75 points). (QR)
Week 5
June 18-24
Week 6
June 25-July 1
Read Chapter 7 and respond to Chapter 7 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Week 7
July 2- July 08
Read Chapter 8 and respond to Chapter 8 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Week 8
July 09-15
Read Chapter 9 and respond to Chapter 9 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Read Chapter 10 and respond to Chapter 10 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Week 9
July 16-22
Read Chapter 11 and respond to Chapter 11 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Read Chapter 12 and Respond to Chapter 12 Journal Reflections.
Week 10
July 23-JULY 29
Read Chapter 14 and respond to Chapter 14 Journal Reflection. Check in to Discussion Board.
Final Paper Due
Last week
August 6- 10
***********Final Paper due ******************
Grading Policies
Grade A 90% or above for exceptional work that evidences excellent mastery of course
material. Student work will evidence excellent understanding, application/analysis/synthesis of
concepts, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Grade B 80% or above for work that evidences a high standard and good mastery of course
material. Student work will evidence a high degree of understanding,
application/analysis/synthesis of concepts, originality and critical thinking skills.
*Note: Students majoring in Elementary Education or seeking secondary licensure must earn a
grade of B- or better in this class for it to apply as meeting a requirement.
ACADEMIC HONESTY Students are responsible for knowing the definitions and policies
regarding academic honesty. Refer to the college catalog for details or access the Office of
External Degree Programs at JSC.
A mandatory check in to the Discussion Board for each week of this course. Please reflect upon your
views, opinions, reactions, attitude, and recollections- what are you thinking as you read and process
this new information? Active involvement in the discussion board is a crucial part of this course.
1) Educational Autobiography: (Due Week one- 10 Points) Students will compose their own
Educational Autobiography. An educational autobiography summarizes and reflects upon the
experiences and events in a person's life up to the present time. Topics to be addressed in an
educational autobiography could be your favorite subjects or teachers in school, what kind of awards
you won or why you chose a particular college.
2) Students are required to write brief journals as a reaction to chapter readings, so it is
in each students best interest to read the required readings, participate in the discussions, and
think critically about the topics. After each chapter readings, you will write a brief reaction
journal entry (1-3 paragraphs typed in moodle). In this journal, you should analyze what you
learned from the reading and other students journal posts. (e.g., what is your opinion on the
topic, did it change as a function of the discussion, and so on) and how you can apply this
knowledge to your everyday life (e.g., after discussing the psychological ramifications of a topic,
how will this affect how you would structure a classroom?). These reaction journals MUST
reference the text failure to do so will result in credits for the given assignment. This
reference does not need to be elaborate; rather, it should simply indicate that you read and
understood the issue. Each reaction journals will be graded (they are worth up to 10 points
each: 5 points for style & 5 points for content. Reaction journals are due at weeks end-
SUNDAY AT MIDNIGHT! For each day that the journal is late, 2 points will be deducted from
your final grade for that particular assignment (so if you're late the week that your journal isn't
being graded, you receive zero points).
Mandatory check in to the Discussion Board for each week of this course. A list of questions will
be posted for each chapter. You will need to respond to them according to your knowledge,
past experiences and what you have read in the chapter. Please reflect upon your views,
opinions, reactions, attitude, and recollections- what are you thinking as you read and process
this new information? Active involvement in the discussion board is a crucial part of this course.
Journal Reflection: Please reflect upon your views, opinions, reactions, attitude, and
recollections. Journal sets (your thoughts, feelings, reactions, experiences, etc.) for EACH OF
THE CHAPTERS will be required by all students participating in this course. These will indicate
what the student is thinking while reading the assigned chapters of the text. Students will post
onto the discussion board to discuss their reactions, questions, pro and con statements, and
personal experiences.
JOURNAL SETS ARE NOT CHAPTER SUMMARIES start each new entry with:
Journal #
Date
Educational Psychology
Ima A. Student
The first line of type on each new entry will give the above information to receive credit; you
must have at least 1 per chapter. Each entry must describe your personal reaction (PR) and
interpretation of significant events, and explanations about how what you saw or did relates to,
or differs from points & concepts covered in this class and other classes. This is the critical
thinking component of the journal --you must professionally apply, analyze, and evaluate based
on what you are learning. Total Points Possible per assignment = 10
Incorrect: Studies show that self-esteem is related to school achievement. [A statement of this kind on
your paper with no reference would be considered plagiarism]
Incorrect: Mason (1998) reported that self-esteem is related to school achievement. [A statement of this
kind on your paper with no listing for Mason (1998) in your reference section would be considered
plagiarism]
Reminder: Do not put any source on your reference list that does not appear in the text of your
paper.
2. Limit the use of direct quotations. Put reference material in your own words and credit the source.
The purpose of this research project is to help you develop communication skills in the topic area of
Educational Psychology. A cut and paste paper is extremely uninteresting and even difficult to read
because the writing style will change every time the reference source changes. Unless you have a
particularly memorable quote the caliber of Ask not what your country can do for you... put the
reference material in your own words. And remember, whenever you use information from any
publication, you must identify the source, even when you put it in your own words. Plagiarism will
result in a failing grade on this assignment.
3. Try to find original sources of information; but if you can't, be sure to clearly indicate when you are
using a secondary source.
If you reference an author's name in your paper and that author's name is not in your reference section,
then the information is suspect. If you obtain information from a secondary source, (e.g. one author's
report of another author's findings), you must accurately and honestly indicate where you got the
information. So if you report Anderson and Watleys findings based on information obtained in a book
by Bormann, you must use a secondary source citation.
Example:
In your paper you would write: According to Bormann (1996), Anderson and Watley's study showed that
children in Asia develop conservation skills earlier than children in the United States.
Your reference section would have Bormann, but not Anderson and Watley.
5. Proof read your written paper carefully to be sure it is clear and contains no grammar, spelling, or
typing errors.
If you find any errors in your final draft, correct them by hand before you submit the paper. If the
corrections are legible and the number or errors is small, no points will be deducted. However,
uncorrected errors will result in a loss of points.
7. Be resourceful.
In past semesters, students have interviewed a school superintendent, a recipient of a teacher of the
year award and other individuals who provided profound insights on Education. Other students have
utilized surveys, the Internet, educational films and other unique sources of information to bolster their
papers. Be creative in your information gathering.
Journal Article
[Author][Title][Journal Name][Year] [Volume Number][Issue Number][Page Numbers]
Ziemann U, Paulus W, Rothenberger A. Decreased motor inhibition in Tourette's disorder: evidence from
transcranial magnetic stimulation. American Journal of Psychiatry 1997; 154 (5): 1277-84.
Book
[Author] [Title] [City of Publication] [Publisher] [Year]
Hollander E. Obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Press, 1993.
Unpublished Paper
[Author] [Year, Month] [Title] [Presentation Information]
Alexander, P.A. (1994, April). Classroom strategies for students with learning disabilities. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Baltimore.
Introduction of Topic
The topic was introduced in an effective manner. The opening generated interest, provided adequate
background for understanding the material, and clearly indicated the direction of the research.
Closing
The paper came to a logical conclusion based on the material presented. Major points were summarized
effectively. The final part of the paper gave the reader a sense of closure.
Form (40 Points)
Writing Style
Language use was accurate, concise and grammatically correct. Sentences were well constructed and
paragraphs were well developed. The author captured and maintained the reader's attention.
Use of Sources
In text citations were clear. Source material was effectively paraphrased and direct quotations were
kept at a minimum. The Works Cited page contains all of the necessary information. All in text citations
had a corresponding entry on the Works Cited page. All entries on the Works Cited page had at least one
corresponding in text citation. The paper contained at least four reference sources including two from
peer-reviewed scholarly publications. Please note that plagiarism will result in a failing grade on this
project.
Purpose/Rationale
Students will self assess to gain insight into their own learning styles and determine areas of
personal challenge and strength
Evaluate your work in the Educational Psychology course using the following questions:
Describe your contribution and participation in the course. Consider your role in both the small
group and the large group activities. In what ways was your participation collegial? Supportive
and instructive to the group?
In what ways did group work benefit your learning?
Evaluate the quality of the written work you have completed.
Evaluate the effort and thought you have put forth regarding the reading.
Of what in the course are you most proud? Why?
What grade do you think you deserve? Why?
Total Assessments
*Note: Students majoring in Elementary Education or seeking secondary licensure must earn a
grade of B- or better in this class for it to apply as meeting a requirement.
ACADEMIC HONESTY Students are responsible for knowing the definitions and policies
regarding academic honesty. Refer to the college catalog for details or access the Office of
External Degree Programs at JSC.
ADA STATEMENT Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in
this class are encouraged to contact JSCs Learning Specialist in Academic Services, as soon as
possible to ensure that accommodations, if needed, are implemented in a timely fashion.
Please call 802-635-1264.