EPC 420: ED PSY ADOL
California State University, Northridge
Study of theory and research in educational psychology for successful teaching of adolescents. Subjects include learning, development, motivation, instruction, assessment, classroom management, individual/group differences, peer interactions, family and community influences. Issues particularly pertinent to adolescence include identity development, self-esteem, suicide, crisis prevention, and conflict resolution. Implications for teaching students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are considered throughout the course. Students are required to complete two field-based assignments: an adolescent case study and a secondary classroom learning environment analysis. Required of candidates in the Single Subject Credential Program. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator.
Average GPA: 3.74
Grade distribution records: 398 students across 9 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 313 | 78.6% |
| A- | 24 | 6.0% |
| B+ | 11 | 2.8% |
| B | 17 | 4.3% |
| B- | 11 | 2.8% |
| C+ | 3 | 0.8% |
| C | 6 | 1.5% |
| C- | 3 | 0.8% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.5% |
| D | 1 | 0.3% |
| D- | 2 | 0.5% |
| F | 5 | 1.3% |
Based on 398 student grade records across 9 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Bruce C Burnam 199 students, Average GPA 3.92
- Michele F Bowes 36 students, Average GPA 3.52