Courses That I Teach:

Educational Psychology General (EDF 6211)
This graduate online course surveys basic psychological principles, techniques, and research in education.  The course is designed for graduates who have a minimal background in psychology. The goal of this course is to help students learn about fundamental themes in Educational Psychology. We will accomplish this goal by talking, reading, and writing about the research presented in your textbook and in the on-line materials. There will be an emphasis on core areas of Developmental, Behavioral, and Cognitive Psychology. Additionally, we will discuss practical issues such as motivation, assessment, and standardized testing.
Introduction to Educational Psychology (EDF  3210)
The goal of this course is to help you learn about fundamental themes in Educational Psychology. You will accomplish this goal by talking, reading, and writing about the research presented in your textbook and in class.  The course will survey psychological principles in behavioral, developmental, and cognitive areas as they relate to education.  Additionally, there will be an emphasis on core areas of research in Cognitive Psychology, including Memory & Attention, Language & Comprehension, and Thinking & Problem Solving.
Cognitive Psychology of Reading (EDF 6938)
The goal of this course is to help you learn about the processes involved in reading and understanding text. The course will survey psychological and educational research related to reading comprehension. We will examine reading primarily from a psychological point of view that makes use of experimental/cognitive methodologies. The course will be organized and run as a seminar, not as a lecture. Consequently, both the instructor and students will be responsible for presenting information and discussing the readings.
Cognitive Psychology Applied to Education (EDP 6052)
This course is designed for Graduate students interested in a cognitive science approach to modern educational issues. Cognitive Psychology is highly interdisciplinary field drawing from linguistics, artificial intelligence, philosophy, biology, computer science and neuroscience. Consequently, students from disciplines outside of education are encouraged to enroll. Specifically, the course explores mental processes and constructs (e.g., attention, memory, language, reading, & complex problem solving) as they related to educational practices (e.g., instructional techniques and learning).  We will examine readings primarily from a psychological point of view that makes use of experimental methodologies. The course follows a seminar format.
Teaching Practicum for Graduate Students (EDF 6938)
The course is designed for Graduate students interested in teaching at the University level. Specifically, the course surveys cognitive research on teaching (e.g., memory, attention, and motivation) and practical teaching issues (e.g., construction of syllabi, practice delivering effective lectures, teaching formats, test construction, and grading practices) We will examine readings primarily from a psychological point of view that makes use of empirical research. The course will be organized and run as a practicum/seminar, not as a lecture. Consequently, both the instructor and students will be responsible for presenting information and discussing the readings. At the end of this course, students are expected to be prepared to teach their first undergraduate course with confidence.
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Educational Psychology: Human Development (EDF 6113)
The course is organized into three seminar units.  The first unit will consist of introductory material about developmental theories, biological bases of cognition, and general cognitive theories.  The second unit will be concerned with research about various specific cognitive abilities (representation, memory, language, and academic skills), and also Vygotsky’s theory and cultural effects on schooling.  The third unit will focus on theory and research related to ethology, psychoanalytic perspectives, social and emotional development, identity, moral development, and gender issues. Students are expected to have a firm grasp of the range of theories employed in developmental research.