Educational Psychology

Overview

It encompasses a variety of different disciplines, including cognitive psychology, human development and learning theory. Students are exposed to the latest research findings regarding how people learn most effectively and efficiently. They also apply these principles to the design of instruction, and study how to most accurately assess different types of learning.

The Educational Psychology program from Kent State University is appropriate for classroom teachers, professionals in a variety of settings and students wishing to pursue doctoral-level training in educational psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Describe the various schools of learning theory that have informed educators
• Conduct literature reviews and design empirical research to examine issues associated with how individuals learn
• Apply principles of human development and learning when developing and selecting educational approaches
• Identify best practices for maximizing student learning
• Systematically design effective instructional programs to meet the academic needs of learners
• Demonstrate knowledge of theories and principles of learner motivation
• Describe social learning principles and their application to instructional practice
• Evaluate teaching and learning practices with a variety of types of assessments
• Competently evaluate educational programs and approaches