Psychological Foundations of Education
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Overview
Subject area
EDE
Catalog Number
260
Course Title
Psychological Foundations of Education
Department(s)
Description
An examination of the developing child from preschool until adolescence. Major theories of development and the interaction among cognitive, social, and other aspects of development are emphasized. Children with different abilities are discussed, as are cultural, gender and socioeconomic factors. Fifteen (15) hours of fieldwork (13 hours observational, 2 intermediate) in varied educational settings will increase awareness of individual differences and their implications for classroom learning. (LA&S).
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
METC - ME_TCED_2 (Psychological Foundations), METK - ME_TKED_2 (Psychological Foundations)
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
018139