Course Detail
Educational Psychology
Time and Location
Times
Term: Spring 2025
Start Date: JAN 13, 2025
End Date: MAY 16, 2025
Meeting Days: TR
Meeting Times: 11:00AM-12:15PM
Location
Campus: Hillsboro
Building: ASII
Room: 401
Registration Information
Credit Hours: 3
Subject Code: EDU
Course Number: 225
Section Number: 01
CRN: 35608
Tier: 1
Instruction TypeLecture
Enrollment Numbers
Remaining Seats: 11
Filled Seats: 14
Maximum Seats: 25
Comments:
Course Description: Prerequisites: EDU105, PSY101 and ENG101 with a grade of C or better, and reading proficiency
Educational Psychology is designed to help students relate theories and principles of educational psychology to teaching, learning, and assessment. This course focuses on the diversity of learners and learning processes, as well as teacher
characteristics, classroom strategies, and data analysis in P-12 classrooms.
Appropriate strategies for increasing motivation, multi-dimensional development,
and academic achievement for all learners are introduced. (F, S, O)
Educational Psychology is designed to help students relate theories and principles of educational psychology to teaching, learning, and assessment. This course focuses on the diversity of learners and learning processes, as well as teacher
characteristics, classroom strategies, and data analysis in P-12 classrooms.
Appropriate strategies for increasing motivation, multi-dimensional development,
and academic achievement for all learners are introduced. (F, S, O)
Faculty Information
Name: Brandon Whittington
Title: Associate Professor
Classification: Full Time
Credentials: Doctor of Philosophy: Univ Of Missouri - St Louis
Office: ASI 215
E-Mail: bwhittin@jeffco.edu
Phone Extension: 3287
Bio: Brandon Whittington earned an A.A. from Rend Lake College, a B.A. from Greenville College, an M.A. from Eastern Illinois University, and both Ed.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Whittington is a nationally certified psychologist and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. Prior to joining the faculty at Jefferson College, Dr. Whittingon practiced as a school psychologist and a professional counselor in several public school districts and community mental health settings. Dr. Whittington`s research interests include the psychology of religion and the scholarship of teaching and learning. He regularly presents his work at local and national conferences and involves Jefferson College students in the research process, both as participants and student researchers.
