EDPSY Syllabus
Educational Psychology 14: Introduction to Learning and Instruction
Section 001: MWF 12:20-1:10 in 112 Chambers
Section 002: MWF 1:25-2:15 in 112 Chambers Dr. Rayne A. Sperling
202 CEDAR Building
863-2261
rsd7@psu.edu
Office Hours:*** M/W/F 2:15-3:00; Friday 10-12 and by appointment
Teaching Assistants
Nicole Leigh Berezo nlb5193@psu.edu 225 CEDAR
Rachel Croninger rmc301@psu.edu 304 CEDAR
Alexa Kottmeyer amk420@psu.edu 304 CEDAR
Office Hours***
Tuesday/Thursday
12:15-2:15
Monday/Wednesday
2:15-4:15
Monday/Wednesday
9:45-11:45
* Other hours by appointment if necessary.
**Additional hours will be available the weeks before and after each exam.
Class Description: This course presents psychological theories as they relate to learning and instruction. The main sections of the course include coverage of learning theories and overviews of effective instructional practices. The instructional practice component addresses management, motivation, instructional techniques, and assessment.
Required Text: Eggen, P. & Kauchak, D. (2013). Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms (9th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
Class Materials: For most class sessions guided notes are posted to ANGEL in advance of class. These guided notes are not complete notes and will not substitute for class attendance. Guided notes do, however, provide a framework for you to take effective notes for your encoding and review. Students are encouraged to come to class with these notes when they are available.
Discussion Boards: As an instructional team we utilize many mechanisms to assist students in the class. To facilitate complete and accurate understanding of class content we will be using electronic discussion boards through the ANGEL class website. Students, teaching assistants, and the instructor will use the discussion board to post questions, clarifications, additional examples, outside resources and web links, application of
Section 001: MWF 12:20-1:10 in 112 Chambers
Section 002: MWF 1:25-2:15 in 112 Chambers Dr. Rayne A. Sperling
202 CEDAR Building
863-2261
rsd7@psu.edu
Office Hours:*** M/W/F 2:15-3:00; Friday 10-12 and by appointment
Teaching Assistants
Nicole Leigh Berezo nlb5193@psu.edu 225 CEDAR
Rachel Croninger rmc301@psu.edu 304 CEDAR
Alexa Kottmeyer amk420@psu.edu 304 CEDAR
Office Hours***
Tuesday/Thursday
12:15-2:15
Monday/Wednesday
2:15-4:15
Monday/Wednesday
9:45-11:45
* Other hours by appointment if necessary.
**Additional hours will be available the weeks before and after each exam.
Class Description: This course presents psychological theories as they relate to learning and instruction. The main sections of the course include coverage of learning theories and overviews of effective instructional practices. The instructional practice component addresses management, motivation, instructional techniques, and assessment.
Required Text: Eggen, P. & Kauchak, D. (2013). Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms (9th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
Class Materials: For most class sessions guided notes are posted to ANGEL in advance of class. These guided notes are not complete notes and will not substitute for class attendance. Guided notes do, however, provide a framework for you to take effective notes for your encoding and review. Students are encouraged to come to class with these notes when they are available.
Discussion Boards: As an instructional team we utilize many mechanisms to assist students in the class. To facilitate complete and accurate understanding of class content we will be using electronic discussion boards through the ANGEL class website. Students, teaching assistants, and the instructor will use the discussion board to post questions, clarifications, additional examples, outside resources and web links, application of