Educational Psychology

Overview

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 M.Ed. degree program is appropriate for classroom teachers, professionals in a variety of settings and students wishing to pursue graduate-level training in educational psychology.

• The Gifted Education concentration focuses on gifted learners, their unique needs and the application of educational psychological principles to the education of gifted learners.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Educational Psychology program from Kent State University 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.

• Demonstrate knowledge of theories and principles of learner motivation