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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - EDUC 220 D100

Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)

Class Number: 3609

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Mon, Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2022
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 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 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 are expected to attend two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial each week during the thirteen weeks of instruction.

Note: There are no tutorial held during the first week of classes.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course will assist students:

•In becoming familiar with the central theories and concepts of some of the major schools of thought in educational psychology.
•To begin acquiring fluency in the disciplinary language of educational psychology.
•In learning how to apply theories and concepts of educational psychology to the interpretation of classroom contexts, events, practices, and issues.
•In beginning to appreciate a critical perspective on educational psychology and its influence in education.

Grading

  • "Think Paper" 1 15%
  • "Think Paper" 2 15%
  • Midterm 1 30%
  • Final Exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Educational Psychology, Seventh Canadian Edition (2020) Authors: Anita Woolfolk; Philip H. Winne; Nancy E. Perry Publisher: Pearson Canada ISBN: 9780134832210 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 SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this 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 spring 2022 term.