EPC 315: PSY FND LRNG TCHG
California State University, Northridge
Study of the theory and research of educational psychology to backgrounds, and needs. These principles of educational psychology form a foundation of knowledge about teaching which is built upon in subsequent courses in teaching methods and practice teaching. Topics studied include learning, motivation, development (cognitive, language, socio-emotional, physical and moral) and their relationship to learning and instruction, cognition, assessment, classroom management, and individual and group differences in learning. Implications for teaching students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as students with special needs, are considered throughout the course. Students begin to develop a professional portfolio which course, students are required to spend a minimum of 20 hours participating and/or observing in public schools. The integration of coursework and field work provides students the opportunity to complete various assignments in preparation for meeting Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE).
Average GPA: 3.46
Grade distribution records: 1,499 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 921 | 61.4% |
| A- | 188 | 12.5% |
| B+ | 86 | 5.7% |
| B | 43 | 2.9% |
| B- | 55 | 3.7% |
| C+ | 34 | 2.3% |
| C | 39 | 2.6% |
| C- | 34 | 2.3% |
| D+ | 13 | 0.9% |
| D | 10 | 0.7% |
| D- | 15 | 1.0% |
| F | 61 | 4.1% |
Based on 1,499 student grade records across 15 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Karen D Mariano 966 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Mane Sona Dovlatyan 307 students, Average GPA 3.57
- Bruce C Burnam 66 students, Average GPA 3.79
- Denise Emmerling-Baker 47 students, Average GPA 3.69