PSYCH 370 : Psychology of Education

This course examines how the development of children's cognitive competence and their academic achievement from early childhood to emerging adulthood interface with relevant educational environments, such as the home, school, and culture. This course draws material from social psychology, human development, and educational research, as well as relevant topics from sociology and politics. Throughout the course, students will also discuss and debate enduring and current, sometimes controversial, issues in education.