EDCO 256 - Educational Psychology/Human Development Reflective Skills

1 Credit(s)

This course is designed for students who transfer the equivalent requirements of EDCO 250 - Educational Psychology/Human Development and Field Experience. This course expects students to make connections between theoretical concepts and actual classroom practices, focusing on learning and motivation, and classroom management and instructional strategies based on developmental theory. Through course content, students will begin to focus on principles of learning as seen in the effective practices of planning and teaching which are expected as exit outcomes for the Teacher Education Program. Additionally, this course emphasizes the development of reflective skills related to observation experiences. As part of the reflective practice, students will complete an EDA Assessment.

Prerequisite(s): Students must complete a background check prior to beginning their field experience. The background check will be conducted by BVU’s Human Resource department and is at the student’s expense.

Course Frequency: F, S

Grading Method: Student option.