EDS 8877 Communication for Professional Practice

This course is designed to introduce candidates to foundational concepts of educational psychology. This course provides an overview of theories and principles related to the cognitive, motivational, and socio-cultural factors that influence student learning in classroom contexts. Topics such as development, cognition, individual and group differences, motivation, and affect are examined. Classroom applications and implications are introduced.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. communicate vision, goals and priorities
2. focused on student learning andorganizational effectiveness
3. communicate student and school progress, Georgia law, and other important
4. information through a variety of media
5. use oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all stakeholders
6. understand and use skills appropriate to the cultural contexts of communication
7. demonstrate improvement in interpersonal communication skills
8. express ideas clearly and concisely and for a variety of audiences
9. define communication as a skill and recognize the various forms of communication
10. develop strategies and staff development opportunities to improve communication for staff and teachers