Psychological factors in career decision-making theory, job classification systems, vocational assessment, career information and placement. Prerequisites: Educ 570 and 705.

This course is about cultural diversity in the University community and how we can better understand ourselves and others through an appreciation of college education as a cultural experience, with its own unique set of rules, biases, and expectations. The course is designed for first year students. (Gen.Ed. I, U)

Nature of understanding and sense making in science and mathematics, various theories of learning, process vs. content goals, social vs. cognitive views of learning, and inquiry vs. directed teaching methods.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the major historical and contemporary theories of human development and learning and their educational implications.

Introductory course focusing on retrieving and reviewing educational research. Retrieval component introduces sources useful in accessing educational research (e.g., ERIC, journals, handbooks). Reading component introduces quantitative, qualitative, and critical theory modes of inquiry emphasizing how to understand and explain research.

Theory of mental tests beginning with the classical test theory model and including such topics as reliability, validity, item analysis and test development.

Theories and findings of modern developmental psychology and their implications for educational practice presented. Child development examined from biological-evolutionary, cognitive, social-emotional, cultural, and ecological perspectives

Prerequisite: introductory course in child development or early childhood education.

This is an introductory course in the field of language planning and policy which is situated in the broader field of sociology of language. Selected case studies will provide a basis for critically examining issues such as: ideology and language planning efface, language education policies, literacy movements, and language shift and death.

Preparation for pre-service students in teaching science in elementary schools. Methods, materials, and latest curriculum work.

Examines how erroneous beliefs form, why they survive, and how to reveal their shaky foundations. Beliefs examined related to health, the environment, sports, and social life. Introduces statistical and research design concepts. Counts as a Foundations course toward the Education minor. Uses a team-based approach. (Gen.Ed. R2)