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This course explores child and adolescent development and learning in school/classroom, family, and community contexts. Special attention is paid to how features of these contexts mediate positive social-emotional, linguistic, and cognitive/academic student learning outcomes. Candidates will have opportunities to learn and practice using various tools and strategies to explore classroom and individual learning processes. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

The course is specially designed for the education major. Prospective teachers engage in understanding and developing a psychological view of the classroom. Social, emotional and cognitive influences that shape the educational experiences of both students and the teacher are examined in light of recent research. Individual perspective is emphasized through readings, written assignments and discussions. Educational Psychology for Teachers is required for admission to National College of Education and has concurrent enrollment with ELE 200 Elementary Education Practicum I. Prerequisite: Elementary Education major (minimum Sophomore standing) and one developmental psychology course. 3 quarter hours