Educational Psychology Lab: A Focus on Teaching and Learning in School Settings

This lab accompanies 4052 and offers students an informed look at schooling in America and is designed for current teachers, prospective teachers (those considering a Teacher Education major), and for those simply interested in furthering their understanding of classroom interaction and the fundamental principles of teaching and learning. Students will be able to plan lessons and activities that address student's prior experiences, multiple intelligences, strengths, and needs to positively impact learning. This lab provides direct and indirect experiences with contemporary K-12 educational practice in schools through 30 clock hours of field observation to be completed during the semester. Students will observe the daily life of teachers and their interactions with children and adolescents, with the dual goal of understanding the professional nature of the setting (i.e. pedagogical decision-making processes, expectations and requirements for teachers, institutional functioning, etc.) and evaluating the presence or influence of educational psychology research in the daily practice of the setting. Assignments will include, but are not limited to, observation notes, discussions with lab members, and a brief, summative portrait of the site. ENROLLMENT NOTE: All students are enrolled onto the waitlist. Priority is given to Teacher Education majors, prospective Teacher Education majors, and majors/minors in Educational Studies. Students must complete their observations in school settings assigned by the WUSTL Department of Education Field Placement Specialist, and students must be concurrently enrolled in L12 EDUC 4052/6052 (3.0 credits). Undergraduate students must enroll in Educ. 4053 and graduate students must enroll in Educ. 6053
Course Attributes: EN S; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC

Educational Psychology Lab: A Focus on Teaching and Learning in School Settings

EDUCATION 4053

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