ED 3100 - Educational Psychology of Childhood

Students in this course will develop an understanding of how children learn, from birth through early adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on major learning theories, on the growth of positive self-concepts, and on the cognitive styles of these age levels. Students will examine the effects of cultural and gender differences and of discrimination on learning. Program requires a grade of “CB” or better. May repeat course one time only.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ED 2500 and ED 2900; with a grade of “CB” or better in all prerequisites.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Elementary Professional, Special Education: Learning Disabilities, and Speech Pathology and Audiology.

When Offered: Fall, Spring