Unit Areas/Topic Significance of Psychological Theory in Education The utilization of – 1 psychological theory (or theories) in teaching. The consideration of based on diversity and specific ways of learning. students’ Major Theories An examination of the methods of Socrates, Howard Gardner, – 2 Slavin, and others to reach students relative to their learning abilities, learning styles, and interests. The cognitive, emotional, physical, and social – 3 Development of the Learner development of student learners. Assessing and designing appropriate – 4 Designing Appropriate Instructions lessons and teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students. Ensuring a safe, comfortable and 5 Creating a Positive Learning Environment – secure environment that encourages learning with and without assistance from the teacher and dependent on various factors (e.g., assessments of students, diversity of students, learning styles, competence and interests in teacher’s teaching, as well as the inclusion of teaching tools, materials and other resources). Use of teaching tools presented 6 (Optional) Principles and Use of Early Teaching Methods – by ancient historic, successful academicians. 7 (Optional) Open the door to critical questions, opinions, Academic Critical Thinking – comments, and constructive criticism. Units 1 5 listed above minimally in any reasonable order – Note: In PSY 220, the instructor must cover throughout the semester/term. The instructor may include additional areas based on his/her expertise and/or interest.
Unit Areas/Topic 1 Significance of Psychological Theory in Education – The utilization of psychological theory (or theories) in teaching. The consideration of based on students’ diversity and specific ways of learning. 2 Major Theories – An examination of the methods of Socrates, Howard Gardner, Slavin, and others to reach students relative to their learning abilities, learning styles, and interests. 3 Development of the Learner – The cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development of student learners. 4 Designing Appropriate Instructions – Assessing and designing appropriate lessons and teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students. 5 Creating a Positive Learning Environment – Ensuring a safe, comfortable and secure environment that encourages learning with and without assistance from the teacher and dependent on various factors (e.g., assessments of students, diversity of students, learning styles, teacher’s competence and interests in teaching, as well as the inclusion of teaching tools, materials and other resources). 6 (Optional) Principles and Use of Early Teaching Methods – Use of teaching tools presented by ancient historic, successful academicians. 7 (Optional) Academic Critical Thinking – Open the door to critical questions, opinions, comments, and constructive criticism. Note: In PSY 220, the instructor must cover Units 1 – 5 listed above minimally in any reasonable order throughout the semester/term. The instructor may include additional areas based on his/her expertise and/or interest.
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