ED 702 - Applied Educational Psychology

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Applying theories of human development to an understanding of how children learn is needed to better inform and guide instruction. A focus on cognitive, social, and emotional development is provided to create understanding of the learning processes exhibited by students, including those with diverse needs. A theory-to-practice approach is utilized to create an understanding of human development as well as awareness of how current issues, such as poverty, trauma, or family crisis, can impact student learning.