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Educational Psychology
EPY 301
Assessment of Exceptional Children and IEPs
3 credits
Assessment procedures that provide information that enable teachers to make decisions regarding appropriate instruction for the children they serve are learned and applied. Informal and formal assessments used in identifying exceptionalities are analyzed. The formally evaluated strengths and weaknesses are developed into an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Standardized and informal test results are evaluated and analyzed in relation to student achievement, curriculum development, and instructional improvement. Special emphasis is given to individually administered achievement instruments in relation to intelligence test measures.
EPY 302
Educational Assessment
3 credits
Students learn the nature and use of measurement and evaluation in educational settings. Construction of teacher-made tests and assessment portfolios are emphasized. Professionally prepared standardized achievement and aptitude tests are examined.
EPY 303
Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling Techniques
3 credits
Exploration of middle level counseling and mentoring models that are congruent with culturally responsive interaction between teacher and student is the focus of this course. Included are learning styles, contemporary problems, home-school communications and parent involvement, and community resources. Attendance at community-based family services is required.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 332
EPY 306
Educational Psychology and Assessment
3 credits
Interdisciplinary studies in learning, motivation, and teaching are stressed. Educational implications and application of research relating to human development, cognitive science, learning, motivation, and teaching will be included. Focus is on application of learning theory and demonstration of knowledge of lesson design and constructing measurable objectives. Students learn the nature and use of measurement and evaluation in educational settings. Construction of teacher-made tests and assessment portfolios are emphasized. Professionally prepared standardized achievement and aptitude tests are examined.
EPY 401
Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children
3 credits
This course is the study of models of service delivery from infancy to adulthood with special emphasis on inclusion, assessment processes and procedures, prevention, and intervention strategies. Five (5) hours of clinical observation of children with special needs is included in multiple settings.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 333