EPSY 741 - COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

3 cr

Description Four major areas in educational psychology and their inter-relationships are studied including the specification of objectives, assessment of performance, identification of learners characteristics, and provision of instruction. The principal theories of learning and motivation that underlie and unite these areas are also emphasized.

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The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with a cognitive learning theory with applications to learning situations. Major topics include cognition, motivation, and critical thinking.

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