Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - EDUC 320 D100

Instructional Psychology (3)

Class Number: 6107

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines theories of instruction and research about learning, motivation, individual differences, and social environments as foundations for designing instruction. Topics include: models of cognition; models of motivation and beliefs; metacognition, self-regulated learning, and learning skills; problem solving and transfer; cognitive processing models of instruction in mathematics, science, social studies, reading and composition.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course focuses on cognitive and sociocultural perspectives on human learning and development as foundations for designing meaningful learning activities and environments. You will put theories such as models of cognition, motivation, emotions, sociocultural perspectives, and the impact of physical learning spaces into practice through different learning designs.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain cultural and scientific foundations for learning and human development.
  • Put learning theories into practice for the design of instruction in informal and formal contexts.
  • Make well-grounded and theory-based choices for domain-specific educational designs.
  • This one will be determined by each student individually.

Grading

  • Online Discussion 20%
  • Group Presentation 10%
  • Design Portfolio 45%
  • Reflection Paper 25%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

All readings will be made available on Canvas.

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 term 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.