Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - EDUC 220 D100

Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)

Class Number: 5235

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2021
    Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.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-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Educational psychology research, cognitive development, Piagetian learning theory, Vygotskian learning theory, self-concept, self-esteem, self-efficacy, moral development, individual differences, cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum, language development, bilingualism, cultural differences, economic and social class differences, stereotyping and stereotype threat, gender bias, operant conditioning, applied behavior analysis, working memory, long-term memory, verbal and visiospatial memory, procedural memory, metacognition, learning strategies, critical thinking and argumentation, transfer of learning, constructivism, inquiry and problem-based learning, collaborative and cooperative learning, social cognitive theory, observational learning, agency, self-regulated learning, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, self-determination theory, achievement goal orientation, attribution theory, effective teaching, learning design, differentiated instruction, reliability and validity of assessment, types of assessment, norm- and criterion-referenced assessment, standardized scores, authentic assessment, effects of grading.

Grading

  • Weekly Quizzes 6%
  • DMap Assignment 14%
  • Essay Assignment 30%
  • Midterm Exam 24%
  • Final Exam 26%

NOTES:

Grading breakdown is subject to change before 8, September, 2021. Midterm exam to be held in class. Final exam to be scheduled at an on-campus location.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Educational Psychology, Seventh Canadian Edition
Authors: Anita Woolfolk; Philip H. Winne; Nancy E. Perry
Publisher: Pearson Canada
eText ISBN: 9780135330418
ISBN: 9780134832210

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.