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<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> <strong>Full</strong> <strong>Course</strong><br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 1 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />

Based on your experience, give two examples of educational psychology principles being used in the classroom<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 1 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />

After reading about Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development, explain how you can apply his theory in your future<br />

classroom.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 1 Assignment Conversation between Teachers<br />

Details:<br />

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In 250-500-words, write a dialogue between two teachers who are discussing the following concepts:<br />

The value of underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> applying educational psychology in your practice <strong>and</strong> classroom.<br />

How research can inform educational practice with an example of a particular theory <strong>and</strong> its benefit in the<br />

classroom.<br />

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 2 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />

In your own words, describe why critical thinking is important to the learning process.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 2 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />

How do brain abnormalities affect learning?<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 2 Assignment Brain Function Table<br />

Details:<br />

For each component in the “Brain Function Table,” provide the definition, <strong>and</strong> then describe the component’s role in<br />

learning <strong>and</strong> development.<br />

GCU style is not required, solid academic writing is expected.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 3 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1


What is diversity in the sense of self <strong>and</strong> social development? How do you think it influences a person’s positive<br />

social-developmental outcomes such as trust, moral development, <strong>and</strong> social competence?<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 3 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />

The text claims that students from some ethnic groups are more comfortable working in a cooperative rather than in a<br />

competitive environment. Why do you think some teachers encourage competition among their students?<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 3 Assignment Stages of Social Development<br />

Details:<br />

In a 500-750-word essay, discuss the following:<br />

1. Describe the various stages of social development.<br />

2. What role does social development play in how you teach?<br />

3. How does a teacher promote a positive sense of self in the classroom?<br />

4. Based on your own experience, what is the teacher’s role in moral <strong>and</strong> prosocial development in the<br />

classroom?<br />

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success<br />

Center.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the<br />

expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 4 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />

Where do you st<strong>and</strong> on the nature versus nurture debate? Explain.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 4 Topic 4 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />

Max Points: 5.0<br />

Based on your readings, are children who reach developmental milestones (walking, talking) earlier than their peers<br />

the same ones who have higher academic ability in later years? Explain your answer using the principles of physical,<br />

cognitive, <strong>and</strong> linguistic development.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 4 Assignment The Process of Learning<br />

Details:<br />

The process of learning begins with experiences that are etched upon the brain. The brain is an organ of learning,<br />

<strong>and</strong> learning is biological. The purpose of this project is to explore the brain as it relates to learning <strong>and</strong> teaching.<br />

You are a new teacher in a public school. Your administrator has asked you to give a presentation about the learning<br />

process to your students’ parents.<br />

Create a PowerPoint presentation using 15-25 slides that respond to the items below:<br />

1. What does it mean when we say the best predictor of a child’s learning is what they already know?<br />

2. Explain in detail how we learn.<br />

3. Explain the teachers <strong>and</strong> parents roles in teaching <strong>and</strong> learning.<br />

4. How are teaching <strong>and</strong> learning connected?<br />

5. Explain the inclusion classroom <strong>and</strong> language to be used according to IDEA.<br />

6. Select a cognitive, social or behavioral disability/challenge, then define the disability/challenge <strong>and</strong> explain<br />

two things the teacher could do to support a student with that particular disability/challenge in the classroom.<br />

The slides should be appealing <strong>and</strong> use key words <strong>and</strong> phrases, as well as diagrams <strong>and</strong> pictures.<br />

Make sure to use the Notes section or a separate document to script what you will say in your presentation. Without<br />

the script, your assignment will be incomplete.<br />

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, <strong>and</strong> in-text<br />

citations <strong>and</strong> references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU<br />

Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.


This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the<br />

expectations for successful completion.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 5 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />

Max Points: 5.0<br />

Explain how basic human needs can affect student motivation <strong>and</strong> give an example.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 5 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />

Some teachers use extrinsic motivators to encourage students, while others nurture students’ autonomy <strong>and</strong> apply<br />

intrinsic motivators. Which approach do you believe is most effective for learning outcomes? Why?<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 5 Assignment Motivating Students<br />

Details:<br />

For this assignment, you will be writing an article for a well-known educational publication. Tailor your article for one<br />

of the three grade levels: birth to grade 3, grade 4 to grade 8, or high school students. In your article address the<br />

following concepts:<br />

1. The importance of motivation in education <strong>and</strong> student learning.<br />

2. How student motivation can enhance performance.<br />

3. Examples of what a lack of motivation could look like.<br />

4. How intrinsic <strong>and</strong> extrinsic motivations differ.<br />

5. Factors that affect motivation.<br />

6. Recommend strategies to motivate students in the classroom.<br />

7. How teacher motivation affects student motivation.<br />

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, <strong>and</strong> in-text<br />

citations <strong>and</strong> references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU<br />

Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 6 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />

Max Points: 5.0<br />

In your own words, what are the characteristics of a high-quality, effective student-teacher relationship? Would it<br />

differ at different grade levels, such as K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, or 9-12? Justify your response.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 6 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />

As a classroom teacher, what strategies might you use to minimize <strong>and</strong>/or extinguish potentially aggressive behavior<br />

in the classroom?<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 6 Assignment Motivation Scenario<br />

Details:<br />

From the “Scenarios” document, choose one scenario <strong>and</strong> respond to the questions that relate to the scenario you<br />

selected.<br />

Write a 250-500-word essay on Motivation Response to the scenario that you chose. Be sure to identify the relevant<br />

theories <strong>and</strong> explain how you arrived at your conclusions.<br />

If you chose Scenario One, describe the following:<br />

1. Considering the motivation theories, explain Caitlin’s lack of motivation.<br />

2. In light of the behaviorist <strong>and</strong>/or social cognitive theories, identify three strategies Daran could employ to<br />

develop Caitlin’s motivation.<br />

3. Explain how Daran implements one of your suggestions <strong>and</strong> how Caitlin responds to Daran’s support.


In your response, use your knowledge of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, achievement motivation, intrinsic, <strong>and</strong><br />

extrinsic motivation.<br />

Be sure to identify the relevant theories <strong>and</strong> explain how you arrived at your conclusions.<br />

If you chose Scenario Two, describe the following:<br />

1. Considering the motivation theories, explain Drew’s lack of motivation.<br />

2. In light of the behaviorist <strong>and</strong>/or social cognitive theories, identify three strategies Emily could employ to<br />

develop Caitlin’s motivation.<br />

3. Explain how Emily implements one of your suggestions <strong>and</strong> how Drew responds to Emily’s support.<br />

In your response, use your knowledge of attributions, entity versus incremental views of ability, <strong>and</strong> task-involved<br />

versus ego-involved learners.<br />

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the<br />

expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 7 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />

Which types of assessments would students be more motivated to complete? Use the readings to defend your<br />

answer.<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Topic 7 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />

What behaviors can teachers observe to informally determine whether their students are learning effectively <strong>and</strong><br />

achieving classroom objectives?<br />

<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>213</strong> Week 7 Assignment Evaluation Assignment<br />

Details:<br />

Create a student assessment to assess what you want the students to learn. This assignment can be any<br />

assessment type that was described in this week’s readings, which includes:<br />

1. Informal versus formal assessment <strong>–</strong> spontaneous versus planned purpose<br />

2. Paper-pencil versus performance assessment <strong>–</strong> written down versus demonstration<br />

3. Traditional versus authentic assessment <strong>–</strong> the 3Rs versus application<br />

4. St<strong>and</strong>ardized versus teacher-developed assessment <strong>–</strong> global comparisons versus classroom lessons<br />

5. Criterion-referenced versus norm-referenced assessments <strong>–</strong> accomplishments to specific criteria versus<br />

group averages to a measure<br />

After creating your assessment, in an essay of 250-500-words, respond to the following:<br />

1. Discuss the characteristics that make the student assessment reliable.<br />

2. What motivational factors does the assessment include to encourage students to do well?<br />

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

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