Course
Description
EDPSY362 is an educational psychology
foundation course that examines perspectives on teaching
and learning related to educating adults. By exploring
traditional and contemporary theories of learning and
of human development, this course entertains a wide
perspective of thoroughly researched issues that impact
pedagogical practices in adult education. Topics covered
include cognitive and behavioral learning, motivation,
biological foundations of intelligence, societal context,
life-span development, transformation in adulthood,
literacy, expert/novice paradigms, personality, stability
and change during young adulthood, middle age, and old
age, and critical reflection in adult education.
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Syllabus
Courses
Objectives:
- Display awareness of the educational psychology dynamics
of adult learning and adult development issues.
- Objectively analyze adult educational situations.
- Maintain a scientific attitude toward adult learning.
- Display knowledge of the common concepts and terms used
in the adult development literature.
- Understand general adult learning principles.
- Apply psychological concepts to adult learning situations.
- Write clearly and accurately about the application of
educational psychology principles to adult learning.
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Instructor
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Required
Textbooks
This course requires
two textbooks and a reading packet.
- Merriam, S.B.,
& Caffarella, R.S. (1999). Learning in Adulthood: A comprehensive
Guide (Second Edition). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
(MC Text) ISBN: 0787910430 Amazon.com's Price $34.95
- Smith, M.C., &
Pourchot, T. (1998). Adult Learning and Development. Mahwah,
NJ: Erlbaum Associates. (SP TEXT) ISBN: 080582524X Amazon.com's
Price $ 32.50
- Reading Packet
from UpClose Printing for EDPSY 362. To order, call 217-384-7474.
The cost for the packet is $22.10 plus $5 shipping.
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