Syllabus
Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAM
General Santos City
SYLLABUS in EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Educational Psychology is applied psychology used in both the disciplines of psychology and education. It revolves around the teaching – learning process, providing the teacher with the broad knowledge and understanding of varied tools and techniques, and necessary skills in dealing with the needs of learners.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the students shall be able to: 1. discuss and show understanding of the purpose and methods used in educational psychology 2. gain knowledge and insights on the principles and processes of human growth and development, the principle of individual difference, the nature of the learning process, and the behavior problems 3. identify, discuss, and apply the appropriate theories of learning in classroom situations 4. differentiate, compare, and analyze the theories and principles of transfer of learning 5. identify and explain the factors that affect efficient learning, nature of retention and forgetting, factors that influence forgetting, and method of measuring retention 6. gain the knowledge and ability to prepare and use techniques of measuring and evaluating student’s performance objectively
COURSE CREDIT: 3 units, 3 hours per week
COURSE REQUIRMENTS: 1. Quiz/Attendance - 25% 2. Participation/Assignment/Oral Reports - 25% 3. Final Exams - 25% 4. Practicum/Concept Paper/Term Paper - 25%
Total: 100%
COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Educational Psychology: Scopes and Functions 2.1. Purpose of Educational Psychology 2.2. Objectives of Educational Psychology 2.3. Methods Use in Educational Psychology a. Observation b. Rating Scales c. Questionnaire d. Sociometric Techniques e. Case Study Method f. Psychological
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAM
General Santos City
SYLLABUS in EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Educational Psychology is applied psychology used in both the disciplines of psychology and education. It revolves around the teaching – learning process, providing the teacher with the broad knowledge and understanding of varied tools and techniques, and necessary skills in dealing with the needs of learners.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the students shall be able to: 1. discuss and show understanding of the purpose and methods used in educational psychology 2. gain knowledge and insights on the principles and processes of human growth and development, the principle of individual difference, the nature of the learning process, and the behavior problems 3. identify, discuss, and apply the appropriate theories of learning in classroom situations 4. differentiate, compare, and analyze the theories and principles of transfer of learning 5. identify and explain the factors that affect efficient learning, nature of retention and forgetting, factors that influence forgetting, and method of measuring retention 6. gain the knowledge and ability to prepare and use techniques of measuring and evaluating student’s performance objectively
COURSE CREDIT: 3 units, 3 hours per week
COURSE REQUIRMENTS: 1. Quiz/Attendance - 25% 2. Participation/Assignment/Oral Reports - 25% 3. Final Exams - 25% 4. Practicum/Concept Paper/Term Paper - 25%
Total: 100%
COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Educational Psychology: Scopes and Functions 2.1. Purpose of Educational Psychology 2.2. Objectives of Educational Psychology 2.3. Methods Use in Educational Psychology a. Observation b. Rating Scales c. Questionnaire d. Sociometric Techniques e. Case Study Method f. Psychological
References: * Aquino, Gaudencio V. Educational Psychology. Rex Bookstore. Manila, 1993 * Aquino, Gaudencio V. Ana Pepetua Razon U. Educational Psychology. Rex Bookstore. Manila, 1993 * Lardizabal, Amparo S. Foundations of Education, Revised Edition. Rex Printing Company, Inc. 1998