Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - EDUC 220 D100

Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)

Class Number: 4761

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 9, 2023
    Sat, 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, 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 visuospatial 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 20%
  • Argument Outline 20%
  • Midterm Exam 24%
  • Final Exam 30%

NOTES:

Grading breakdown is subject to change before 7 September 2023. Midterm and Final exams to be scheduled at on-campus locations.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

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

eText ISBN: 9780135330418, 0135330416


ISBN: 9780134832210

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.