05-301 Educational Psychology

This course introduces candidates to the field of educational psychology and its application to the classroom for children and adolescents. Content covers theories of learning, motivation, personality, growth, development and intelligence, including the impact of cognitive, emotional, physical and sensory disabilities on learning. An emphasis on professional reflection, collaboration and communication encourages candidates to actively apply theoretical information to a variety of learning situations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Submit evidence of a passing score on the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Test of Academic Proficiency (400) or a minimum composite score of 22 and a minimum score of 19 on the combined English/writing section on the ACT Plus Writing Test taken within the last ten years; 2.75 GPA; Sophomore Status. It is recommended that 05-301 and 05-240 be taken concurrently.