PY270 - Educational Psychology: The Science and Art of Teaching

Explores the intersection of developmental psychology and learning theories from early childhood through adolescence. Across the course, the focus is on understanding which developmental milestones facilitate learning, how people learn, and what teachers do to capitalize on students' cognitive and social skills. Issues of development and learning will be discussed with reference to continuity, sources of development, and classroom practices. It is strongly recommended students take this course after ED260 or equivalent research methods course.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor & Education 101 and Education 210 or Education 211, or Education 218, or Education 222, or Education 225, or Education 235, or Education 255.

1 unit — Arias

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2023 Block 4 Educational Psychology Manya Whitaker Palmer Hall 232A 25 / 14 02/21/2024
Spring 2024 Block 5 Educational Psychology Juan Miguel Arias Palmer Hall 232B 25 / 6 02/21/2024
Spring 2025 Block 5 Educational Psychology Juan Miguel Arias TBA 25 / 25 02/21/2024
Spring 2025 Block 7 Educational Psychology Juan Miguel Arias TBA 25 / 25 02/21/2024
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