Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - EDUC 220 D100

Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)

Class Number: 3391

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 19, 2018
    Thu, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A survey of educational research and theories concerning motivation, learning, development, and individual differences in classroom settings. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Educational psychology is a branch of psychology that addresses issues of human development, learning, and teaching in educational settings. Education 220 is an introductory course that surveys major concepts, theories, and domains of study in educational psychology. Students will attend two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial each week during the thirteen weeks of instruction.

Grading

  • Two "Think Papers" (maximum of six typed, double-spaced papers) on specific topics determined by the instructor. Each paper will contribute 15 points toward a student's final grade in the course
  • One midterm examination contributing 30 points toward the final grade
  • One final examination contributing 40 points toward the final grade

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Woolfolk, A. E., Winne, P. H., & Perry, N. E. (2016). Educational psychology (Custom Edition for SFU). ISBN: 9781323320075

The textbook is customized for this course and can be purchased as an ebook or printed edition.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS