PSYC 3130
Educational Psychology for Teachers of Adults
Course Materials

Last Modified: May 2008


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Week Topic Readings
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Introduction

Powerpoints:
Why study?
 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment, Measurement, Evaluation, and Research

Powerpoints:
Research

 

 

 

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Teaching/ Learning Models

Powerpoints:
Model: Part I; Part II; Part III
Social trends

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Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Learning Style









Additional resources:

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Overview of Learning Theories

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

Behavioral Learning Theories

Powerpoints:
Behavioral theories
Operant conditioning
Using operant conditioning

 

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Cognitive Theories - Information Processing

Powerpoints:
Info processing
Stage theory

 

 

 

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Cognitive Theories - Developmental

Powerpoints:
Constructivism
Piaget
Using Piaget

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Humanistic Theory

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

Social Cognitive Theory

Powerpoints:
Social learning and social cognition

 

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Motivation

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classroom Practice

Powerpoint:
Models of instruction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Adult Learning, Adult Education, and Technology

 

 

 

  • Imel, S. (2001). Learning technologies in adult education. (Myths and realities No. 17). Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse: Adult, Career, and Vocational Education. Retrieved March 2002, from http://www.calpro-online.org/eric/docs/mr00032.pdf

  • King, K. (2000). Educational technology that transforms: Educators' transformational learning experiences in professional development. Paper presented at the Annual Adult Education and Research Conference, University of British Columbia, June 2-4. Retrieved March 2002, from http://www.edst.educ.ubc.ca/aerc/2000/kingk-web.htm

  • Mott, V. (2000). The promise–and peril–of web-based course delivery in adult and continuing education. Paper presented at the Annual Adult Education and Research Conference, University of British Columbia, June 2-4. Retrieved March 2002, from http://www.edst.educ.ubc.ca/aerc/2000/mottv-web.htm

  • Boon, J., Rusman, E., Van der Klink, M., Tattersall, C. (2005). Developing a critical view on e-learning trend reports: trend watching or trend setting? International Journal of Training & Development, 9(3), 205-211.

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Classroom Assessment, Measurement & Evaluation

 

 

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Program Assessment and Evaluation

 

 

 

  • Ruhland, S. (2003). Evaluating tech prep education programs: Implications for reporting program and student outcomes. Journal of Vocational Education Research, 28(1), 35-37. Retrieved December 2006, from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JVER/v28n1/ruhland.html

  • Shimony, R., Russo, J., Ciaccio, L., Sanders, J., Rimpici, R., & Takvorian, P. (2002). Medical laboratory technology: A New York state tech-prep model that improves academic skills. Journal of Educational Research, 95(5), 300-308.

  • McNabb, J., & Mills, R. (1995). Tech prep and the development of personal qualities: Defining the affective domain. Education, 115(4), 589-592.

  • Rowden, R. (2005). Exploring methods to evaluate the return-on-investment from training. Business Forum, 27(1), 31-36.