Educational Foundations (EDFD)

EDFD 53733. Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning. 3 Hours.

Psychological principles and research applied to classroom learning and instruction. Social, emotional, and intellectual factors relevant to topics such as readiness, motivation, discipline, and evaluation in the classroom. (Typically offered: Irregular)

EDFD 56833. Issues in Educational Policy. 3 Hours.

This course examines how K-12 education policy is designed and implemented in the United States. Students will develop a working knowledge of policymaking frameworks to examine major education policies of current interest and debate key policy issues that arise at each level of government. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
This course is cross-listed with EDRE 64103.