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Aug 21, 2025
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EDUC 320 - The Social and Psychological Conditions of Learning(3 cr) This course provides prospective teacher candidates with the theoretical understanding necessary for teaching and learning in today’s classroom. The course will focus on the foundational awareness of how knowledge is constructed in all areas of human development (i.e., cognitive, social, emotional, and physical). Developing this understanding will empower the prospective teacher candidate to advocate for the holistic success of all students. Theories of learning and principles of teaching and learning will be introduced throughout the course. This course will explore lesson planning and assessment as related to course concepts, with practical application activities throughout. Finally, the course will further emphasize the requirements of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) at Shepherd University (i.e., dispositions, key assessments, program gateways [Juncture]). This course is required for all pre-service teaching candidates across all professional specialty fields. This course requires a 30-hour field experience in a public school classroom, as established by Shepherd University staff; students are responsible for obtaining their own transportation. Previously offered as 4 credits. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in EDUC 150 or MUSC 100; and in both EDUC 200 and COMM 202 . Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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