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Frederick
Community College ED 202ONL – Educational Psychology Spring 2012
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Class begins: Jan 30 |
Class ends: May 18 |
Last Day to Withdraw:
April 16 |
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Instructor
Information: |
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Name: Christine Spilker |
Office: N/A |
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E-mail: cspilker@frederick.edu |
Phone
Number: 517-203-6064 |
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Contact
Hours: email and by
appointment for in-person meeting |
Campus
Mail Box #: 1041 |
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Course
Information: |
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Credits: 3 |
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On-campus
Meetings: 0 |
On-campus
Exams: 1 |
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Prerequisites: EN 50A or ESL 95, and PS 101. It is strongly recommended that students
pass ED 102, if applicable, prior to taking this course. |
Co-requisites: none |
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Course
Description: |
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Introduces
the nature and theories of learning processes. Focuses on classroom
interaction and its influence upon the learning process and the growth and
development of the child. (This course satisfies the Maryland State
Department of Education professional education course work in human
learning.) |
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Core
Learning Outcomes: |
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Upon
completion of this course students will demonstrate: 1.
Speak and write articulately about theories of
psychology as they related to schooling; 2.
Apply theories to their own creation of lessons and
their evaluation of lessons and curricula; 3.
Understand purposes and techniques of assessment and
their implications for teaching and learning; 4.
Describe the diversity of learner conditions and
experience and how that diversity may affect teaching and learning; and synthesize
course content with information gained from teaching they observe, and their
own teaching learning. |
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Instructional
Methods: |
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Note that 15 hours
of classroom observation in a school-related setting is a requirement for
this course. Students need to plan their time accordingly and should be
prepared to provide verification of these observations. |
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On-line lecture notes, PowerPoints,
discussions, written work, activities, chapter quizzes, final exam, and
classroom observations. |
How is this course organized: |
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This is an on-line course that is not self paced. It is important that all students maintain
their benchmarks so that some are not ahead of others, as we will be having
on-line class discussions. Please be
prepared to spend at least 30 minutes a day involved in class discussion and
course work. There will be a quiz at
the end of each chapter, as well as a final exam at the end of the
course. Chapter quizzes will only be
allowed to be taken during a short window.
If you choose not to take it, you will not be able to re-take it at some other time. |
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Text(s)
and Course Materials: |
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Tuckman, Bruce W. and David M. Monetti;
Educational Psychology |
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Progress
Report: |
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Grades
may be viewed at any time during the course. Students will have an on-going opportunity
to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if one needs to make any
adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to
assure your success in this course. |
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Evaluation
Methods: |
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Note that 15 hours of observation are required as
part of this course in order to meet state guidelines and help students
connect theoretical and practical knowledge.
Failure to satisfactorily complete all observation hours and related
assignments will result in a grade of “I” (Incomplete) for the course, regardless
of scores on other work. Completion of
observation hours is subject to the availability of appropriate placements
and may be at the discretion of the instructor. If observation-related work is not
completed satisfactorily in the prescribed time outlined in the college
catalog, the course grade will automatically become an “F.” |
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Tests / Papers / Projects / Participation
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Point Value
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Final Grade Scale |
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Chapter
quizzes (14 quizzes) On-line
discussions/assignments Final
exam (taken in testing center) Observation
Reflections (5 @ 20 pts each) Observation
Paper (15 hours) |
140
total points 395
total points 50
points 100
points 70
points Total:
755 points |
100-90%= A 89-80%= B
79-70%= C
69-60%= D
Below 59 = F
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If
the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the
grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to
administer additional tests. |
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Student Services |
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A variety of services are available to
assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these
services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx. Students with disabilities who are in need
of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services
should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at
301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the
Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx. |
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Participation
Policy: |
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Participation
in this course is measured by completing the discussion boards on Blackboard
and submitting assignments within the allotted time frame given for each
weekly lesson. These will be used to
determine your participation, but also your attendance. Instructions for completing discussions are
found on the discussion board and the weekly assignments are found on the
assignments tab through blackboard. In
case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in
official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the
requirements of the course. FCC has
computers available for student use; home
computer problems will not result in deadline extension. |
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Email
Policy: |
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With
the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected
to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at
the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu.
Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and
student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your
email address is available to all students in this course. However, students
are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only
for the purpose and the duration of this course.The
instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries
(grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24
to 48 hours. |
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Academic
Integrity: |
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Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the
FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.
As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly
Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More
information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx |
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You must
send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm |
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Topical Outline:
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**REGARDING
OBSERVATION REFLECTIONS: A reflection paper is to be written upon the
completion of every 3 hours of observation. See Topical Outline for specific
due dates.
Week
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SUBJECT |
CONTENT |
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Week
1 (1/30-2/5) |
Introduction
to the Course. What is educational
psychology? Role of educational
Psychology |
Syllabus
Review. Introduction of Course. The study of Educational Psychology. Quiz on Chapter 1
(10 points) Introduction (10 points) Written Prompt (15
points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
2 (2/6-2/12) |
Chapter
2: Piaget, Vygotsky Cognitive
&Language Development |
Quiz on Chapter 2
(10 points) Piaget Project (25 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
3 (2/13-2/19) |
Chapter
3: Moral, Personal, and Psychological
Development |
Quiz on Chapter 3
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board Prompt (10 points) |
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Week
4 (2/20-2/26) |
Chapter
4: Learner Diversity
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Quiz on Chapter 4
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Lesson re-write (25
points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
5 (2/27-3/4) |
Chapter
5: Learners with Exceptionalities
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Quiz on Chapter 5
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
6 (3/5-3/11) |
Chapter
6: Behavioral Approaches to Learning |
Quiz on Chapters 6
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
7 (3/12-3/18) |
Chapter 7: Cognitive Approaches to Learning |
Quiz on Chapter 7
(10 points) Project (25 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) Observation
Reflection #1 (20 pts) |
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3/19-3/25 |
SPRING BREAK |
SPRING BREAK |
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Week
8 (3/26-4/1) |
Chapter
8: Constructivism, Problem Solving,
and Creativity |
Quiz on Chapter 8
(10 points) Written prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) Observation
Reflection #2 (20 pts) |
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Week
9 (4/2-4/8) |
Chapter
9: Group Processes in Instruction
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Quiz on Chapter 9
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
10 (4/9-4/15) |
Chapter
10: Motivating Learners |
Quiz on Chapter 10
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) Observation
Reflection #3 (20 pts) |
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Week
11 (4/16-4/22) |
Chapter
11: Creating and Maintaining Effective
Learning Environments |
Last Day to
Withdraw is 4/16. Quiz on Chapter 11 (10
points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
12 (4/23-4/29) |
Chapter
12: The Design of Instruction |
Quiz on Chapter 12
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) Observation
Reflection #4 (20 pts) |
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Week
13 (4/30-5/6) |
Chapter
13: Classroom Assessment
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Quiz on Chapter 13
(10 points) Written Prompt (15 points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) |
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Week
14 (5/7-5/13) |
Chapter
14: Interpreting Standardized
Assessment
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Quiz on Chapter 14
(10 points) Written Prompt (15
points) Discussion Board
Response (10 points) Observation
Reflection #5 (20 pts) |
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Week
15 (5/14-5/20) |
Final
Exam: taken in testing center. |
Observation Paper
due on 5/16 (70 pts). Final Exam (50
points). |