This course examines the major theories of human development and learning, motivation, instructional strategies, assessment, and examines similarities and differences in learners. The role of factors in the students’ learning and development is considered. This course familiarizes students with the integrative aspects of the human lifespan important to educational psychology with emphasis on stages of development in early childhood through adolescence. Students become knowledgeable about the educational theories that shape teaching and learning in schools. Prerequisite: Completion of a preliminary teacher credentialing program