Course: EPC 610. Educational Psychology: The Science of Learning (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. Students learn about theories and research regarding educational psychology, and their applications to issues in educational psychology and students’ professional interests. This course explores and synthesizes theory and research in educational psychology and their implications for successful instruction, professional development, and training. Topics include development, learning, information processing, effective instruction, effective learning environments, motivation, higher level cognition, metacognition, learner characteristics, individual/group differences, and current issues in assessment and intervention of diverse learners.