SYLLABUS FOR EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

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Term:  Fall 2004

Course Number:  EDU 300 E

Instructor:  Tony Franco & Dr. Jill Miller

Phone:  (219) 718-1948

E-mail:  ccsjtf@yahoo.com

Office Hours:  By appointment only.

 

Instructor Background:  Tony Franco holds Masters degrees in the fields of Psychology and Management, earned from Valparaiso and Purdue Universities respectively.  He has over 13 years experience in the mental health field, holding positions as Therapist and Vice President.  Clients served ranged equally from children/teens to adult/geriatric.  Populations served included:  head-injured, M.R./M.I., psychological disorders, marital and family dysfunction, school, social and general adjustment disorders.

 

Mr. Franco has been an adjunct instructor at Calumet College of St. Joseph since 1990, in addition to teaching at two other Chicagoland colleges.  He has great faith in his students and strives to provide them quality educational services.  With firm beliefs in personal strengths held by all, Mr. Franco actively seeks to aid students develop a sense of empowerment related to their educational and career pursuits.  In short, his stance in the educational process can be summarized best by the following quotation, “Faith in the learner leads some teachers to finds strength, where others see only weakness and failure.” – unknown.

 

Course Dates:  August 28, September 11 and September 18.

 

Course Time:   Saturdays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

 

Course Description:  This course surveys the physical, emotional, social, moral, and mental

Development of children from infancy to adulthood and the psychological principles involved in learning.   Field Experiences Required.  

 

Prerequisites:   PSY 100 or EDU 100                  Cross- listed: PSY 300

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

·         Identify and describe the major theories (and theorists) that have impacted child development, educational psychology, and classroom instruction.

·         Analyze the underlying views of cognitive process and motivation in various classroom issues and observations.

·         Identify and describe factors/issues  associated with academic success/risk (i.e. language acquisition, culture,  gender, socioeconomic status, and exceptionalities).

·         Apply knowledge in simulated classroom situations and case studies.

·         Develop an understanding of the learning process and relationship to developmental level, task complexity, and individual differences.

·         Understand the major views of learning and motivation.

·         Recognize the significance of the teacher in the classroom.

·         Discuss the impact of technology upon child development, learning  theory, and classroom instruction.

·         Understand the variables associated with classroom management, discipline, and motivation.

·         Analyze and adapt the presentation of conceptual material to a form appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the student.

 

Textbooks: Educational Psychology “Windows on Classrooms”

      By Paul Eggen and Don Kauchak (6th Edition)  Pearson Education 2004

Learning Strategies:  This course will enhance student learning by integrating lecture, discussion, group activities, critical analysis and natural observations.

 

Assessment: 

Exams and Quizzes                                                                           ___45___% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments       ___40___% of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments                         ___15___% of grade

 

Class Policy for Assignments:  Assignments need to be completed as scheduled.

 

Grading Scale:

Grade

Points

A

100-92

A-

91-90

B+

89-88

B

87-82

B-

81-80

C+

79-78

C

77-72

C-

71-70

D+

69-68

D

67-62

D-

61-60

F

59 and below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance:  Attendance is mandatory, students are expected to be present and on time for all classes.

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Students may need to be contacted by those outside of class due to an emergency.  However, should the use of electronic devises become habitual to the point of disrupting the class, the student will be asked to turn-off such disruptive devices.

 

Course Outline:

                                               

Class Dates:      

Topics/Assignments:

August 28, 2004

Introduction / Chapters 1-5 / Quizzes 1 &  2

September 11, 2004

Chapters 6-10 / Quizzes 3 & 4 / Class Exercises

September 18, 2004

Chapters 11-15 / Oral Report / Assignments / Exam

 

Class Participation:  Class participation is extremely important and will account for roughly 10% of the student’s grade.

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

 

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

 

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

School Closing Information:

 

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