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COURSE SYLLABUS
HSS-005 – Introduction to Educational Psychology

About the Course
The Introduction to Educational Psychology examination covers material that is usually taught in a one-semester undergraduate course in this subject. Emphasis is placed on principles of learning and cognition, teaching methods and classroom management, child growth and development, and evaluation and assessment of learning. Please note that the questions on the CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology exam will continue to adhere to the terminology, criteria and classifications referred to in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) until further notice. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) was published in May 2013 with revisions to the criteria for the diagnosis and classifications of mental disorders. In the interest of fairness and to allow time for publishers to integrate such changes into pertinent sections of textbooks, the College Board has decided to align the tests with the DSM-IV-TR.

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Credit by Exam Program
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Resources
Exam Bank Questions = 204
FlashCard Phrases = 297
Media Web Links = 5

Recommended Prerequisits
None

Sections
Section 1 - Educational Aims and Philosophies
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Lifelong learning
  • Moral/character development
  • Preparation for careers
  • Preparation for responsible citizenship
  • Socialization
Section 2 - Cognitive Perspective
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Attention and perception
  • Memory
  • Complex cognitive processes (e.g., problem solving, transfer, conceptual change)
  • Applications of cognitive theory
Section 3 - Behavioral Perspective
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Classical conditioning
  • Operant conditioning
  • Schedules of reinforcement
  • Applications of behavioral perspectives
Section 4 - Development
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Cognitive
  • Social
  • Moral
  • Gender identity/sex roles
Section 5 - Motivation
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Social-cognitive theories of motivation (e.g., attribution theory, expectancy-value theory, goal orientation theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, self-determination theory)
  • Learned helplessness
  • Teacher expectations/Pygmalion effect
  • Anxiety/stress
  • Applications of motivational theories
Section 6 - Individual Differences
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Intelligence
  • Genetic and environmental influences
  • Exceptionalities in learning (e.g., giftedness, learning disabilities, behavior disorders)
  • Ability grouping and tracking
Section 7 - Testing
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Classroom assessment (e.g., formative and summative evaluation, grading procedures)
  • Norm- and criterion-referenced tests
  • Test reliability and validity
  • Bias in testing
  • High-stakes assessment
  • Interpretation of test results (e.g., descriptive statistics, scaled scores)
  • Use and misuse of tests
Section 8 - Pedagogy
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Planning instruction for effective learning
  • Social constructivist pedagogy (e.g., scaffolding)
  • Cooperative/collaborative learning
  • Classroom management
Section 9 - Research Design and Analysis
The following are among the topics covered in this section:
  • Research design (e.g., longitudinal, experimental, case study, quasi-experimental)
  • Research methods (e.g., survey, observation, interview)
  • Interpretation of research (e.g., correlation versus causation, descriptive statistics)

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*****VIDEOShira Kramer video series on educational psychology
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