EDUC - 540. Psychology of Teaching

Lecture and Laboratory
3 credit(s)
The Psychology of Teaching is a foundational introduction to teaching: planning, instruction, basic concepts, standards, classroom management, assessment, motivation, discipline, and ethical and professional considerations. Theories of learning and memory applied to instruction; models and research on teaching. Includes thematic analysis of relevant teaching topics such as special needs, differentiated instruction, human development, and foundations of education. In Psychology of Teaching Micro Teaching Laboratory, graduate students prepare and present several lessons using a variety of instructional models. Models include anticipatory sets, discussion concepts, skills and inquiry with attention paid to themes such as special needs, differentiated instruction, literacy, new language acquisition, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive teaching. Lessons are digitally recorded and critiqued by laboratory faculty.

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