EDUC 215 - Educational Psychology

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the study of how individuals learn by drawing on and combining various psychological theories and principles to improve teaching and learning. This course will examine the scientific study of human learning from both the cognitive and behavioral perspectives. It promotes the understanding of individual differences, intelligence, development, affect, motivation, self-regulation and self-concept. Educational psychology helps future teachers create a positive socio-emotional climate for effective learning.