Psychological Foundations of Education

Creator Name

Rachel E. Gaines, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow

Home Department for Course

Secondary and Middle Grades Education

Course Prefix

EDUC

Course Number

6240

Course Description

EDUC 6240 is an examination and application of foundational and emerging psychological theories and research which shape educators’ understanding of their students, as well as their instructional decision making. The course examines topics such as child development, motivation, sociocultural identity, cognition, memory, assessment, and classroom management.

Major Assessments

• Developmental Biography Table
• Collaborative Reference Page (CRP) Discussion Boards
• Reflection and Application Questions
• Motivation Analysis Presentation
• Pedagogical Critique (Final Project)

Modalities

Online (Asynchronous)

Evaluation Instrument used for Course Review and Approval

Quality Matter (QM)

D2L Course Code/Course Offering

EDUC6240DCRShell

KSU Status/Last Review Date

7-18-2022