EDUC 021. Educational Psychology


This course provides students with a representative sampling of work in learning and motivation that has particular relevance to asset-based pedagogical practices.  It is discussion-based, has a workshop-like format. and is designed to accommodate differences in students' interests and purpose. Students read with original source materials (research articles and chapters), tutor, and in collaboration with local middle school teachers, participate in a field-based, laboratory research project. This course is required for students pursuing special majors in psychology and educational studies, and for all students pursuing teacher certification.
Social sciences.
1 credit.
Eligible for ESCH.
Fall 2023. Renninger.
Fall 2024. Renninger.
Fall 2025. Renninger.
Catalog chapter: Educational Studies  
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/educational-studies


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