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Minneapolis, MN 55455
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New courses, special topics and seminars

Fall 2011

New course

EPsy 8251—Methods in Data Analysis for Educational Research I
Entry-level doctoral course. Two-semester sequence. In-depth coverage of widely used statistical methods and models. Prepares students for advanced statistical coursework including HLM and SEM.

35170 -001 LEC , 02:30 P.M. - 03:45 P.M. , Tu,Th (09/06/2011 - 12/14/2011), PeikH  28, TCEASTBANK, Harwell,Michael R , 3 credits

Special Offering

EPsy 8117— Writing Empirical Paper and Research/Grant Proposals in Education and Psychology
Scientific writing skills. Focuses on logic/argumentation. Each student produces an empirical paper or research proposal. Breaks down the writing process into components: one component per week. Each week, students write a section of their paper/proposal and critique others.

35065 -001 LEC , 04:40 P.M. - 07:20 P.M. , Th (09/06/2011-2/14/2011), TCEASTBANK, Tennyson,Robert D , 3 credits , This course will meet in room 320 of the Education Sciences Building.

Special Topics

EPsy 5200—Special Topics: Psychological Foundations:  Motivation in Education
This course will review theory and research on motivation in educational settings. The course will cover the major motivational theories (e.g., attribution theory, self-determination theory, goal theory, etc.) and discuss how these theories can be applied to real-life classroom situations.

22875-001 WKS (09/06/2011 – 12/14/2011), OFFCMPTC  Samuels,S Jay (Educ Distinguished Tchg Awd), 3 credits. Topic prereq - Access to internet; familiar with WebCT Vista. This is a semester-long online course with an initial optional on-campus meeting TBA. – Completely online

Seminars

EPsy 8114—Seminar: Cognition and Learning:  Learning Sciences and Technology Design
The Learning Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that studies learning and cognition in formal and informal contexts. The main goal of research in this field is to better understand the cognitive and social processes that result in the most effective learning and to use this knowledge to redesign classrooms and other formal and informal learning environments so that people learn more deeply and more effectively. This course will introduce you to the field of the Learning Sciences by examining the cognitive revolution that lead to the development of the field and the psychological theories that inform the research. It will cover core theories related to representation, reasoning, expertise, learning, conceptual change, and instructional design. You will develop an appreciation for the intersection between psychological theory, cognitive development and instructional practice. Students in this course will also examine issues related to technology-enhanced instruction from a learning sciences perspective. We will look at how research in developmental, cognitive and educational psychology informs the way that technology-enhanced support is designed and implemented. We will read research papers concerned with the design and implementation of technology-based innovations. Throughout the course, students will work collaboratively to reflect on issues of technology integration, learning and cognition.

26395 -001 SEM , 04:40 P.M. - 07:20 P.M. , Tu (09/06/2011 - 12/14/2011), TCEASTBANK, Varma,Keisha, 3 credits, This class will meet in Room 10 of the Education Sciences Building.

EPsy 8220— Seminar in Quantitative Methods: Item Response Models: Theory and Applications
This course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to Item Response Theory (IRT). Models include the Rasch Model as well as the 1PL, 2PL, and 3PL models. Practical applications include discussion of model fit, model comparison techniques, item fit, person fit, and differential item function (DIF).

34547 -001 SEM , 04:40 P.M. - 07:20 P.M. , W (09/06/2011 - 12/14/2011), EltH  N647, TCEASTBANK, McGuire,Leah Walker, A-F , 3 credits , Topic prereq - EPsy 5221 or equivalent, EPsy 8261 or equivalent, courses in theory of statistics, linear or matrix algebra.

EPsy 8220— Seminar in Quantitative Methods: Construction of Measures
This course provides an introduction to instrument construction as well as hands-on learning experience in Rasch measurement. Students will learn measurement theory and good practice through engaging in the act of measuring Measurement will be positioned as a mixed methods activity in which both qualitative and quantitative information is used.

35066 -002 SEM , 08:15 A.M. - 09:30 A.M. , Tu,Th (09/06/2011 - 12/14/2011), EltH  N647, TCEASTBANK , McGuire,Leah Walker , Construction of Measures,  3 credits

Registration

Complete course schedule and registration information is available through OneStop.