URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS in DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

Consultation Hours and Place Class Schedule

ANNIE B. TOMACDER
Instructor MTW 9:00 – 10:00; 11:00 – 2:00 MTW 8:00 – 9:00
FACULTY

INSTITUTIONAL VISION – MISSION GOALS UCU OBJECTIVES

T  Train the faculty and staff for professional advancement through study grants and trainings.
UCU VISSION R  Restructure development programs which cater to the holistic transformation of students,
faculty, staff, and administration through curriculum enrichment, human resource development
A transformative, self-reliant and dynamic university and character building.
recognized as a center of excellence with globally A  Apply research findings to address problems and issues affecting individual and the community
competitive professionals and distinctive capabilities in in order improve quality of life.
research, extension, and production. N  Nurture the conservation and preservation of the environment, arts and culture
S  Serve the people through the conduct of relevant outreach programs and establishment of
UCU MISSION linkages.
F  Formulate academic programs that cater to the demands of the market and labor and the
A University that shall provide advanced instruction in
changing needs of the times.
the field of arts, sciences, teacher education, technical
O  Offer scholarship opportunities for poor but deserving students in order to attain quality
and entrepreneurship and establish a strong research
culture with active involvement in extension and education
production activities. R  Revise periodically the curricular offerings to respond to the needs of the community for global
competitiveness.
UCU GOAL M  Mobilize faculty, students and staff to conduct relevant researches and studies.
E  Equip individuals with professional competence, scientific and technological skills and
The university aims to contribute to the attainment of ethical/spiritual values to enable them the needed leadership in industry, government and the
national developmental goals through character professional.
building, academic excellence, promotion and D  Develop innate talents and skills of students to become self-directing, productive, and
enrichment of the Filipino historical and cultural competent professionals in order to meet global demands and standards.
heritage and preservation of the environment.

S- Service-driven M- Motivated A- Achiever R- Responsive T- Transformed (SMART)

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Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

GRADING SYSTEM

PRELIMS MIDTERMS FINALS

To determine the Prelim Grade (PG): To determine the Midterm Grade: To determine the Tentative Final Grade (TFG)

PG = (CS x 50%) + (PE x 50%) MG = (CS x 50%) + (ME x 50%) TFG = (CS x 50%) + (FE x 50%)

Where:
To determine the Final Grade
CS = Class Standing which includes:
Quizzes, recitation, attendance, FG = PG + MG + TFG ÷ 3
attitude, class presentations and
participations

II. Course Description

The scientific study of human behavior – how and why we think, feel, behave and relate to one another in social situations the way we do.
The major theories, concepts and empirical findings in social psychology are dealt with. Social behavior and social phenomena in the Philippine setting
are examined from the social psychological perspective.
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Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

III. Course Objectives

At the end of the term, the students should be able to:
1. Define Social Psychology
2. Learn how social psychology’s principles are applicable to everyday life.
3. Know the form of social perception, making attributions, interpersonal attraction, love, attitudes and behavior.
4. Understand the self in a social world and the concept of altruism.
5. Identify the kinds of aggression and sources of prejudice.

IV. Course Requirements

1. Regular Attendance
2. Class Participation
3. Quizzes
4. Major Examinations
5. Assignments
6. Role Play, Group Activities
7. Film Viewing

Time Methodology/ Instructional Evaluative

Learning Outcome Topic
Allotment Activities Material/Resources Material
 Discuss the course outline and
1 hour Giving of Syllabus
explain the policies in class.
Outline
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AS A
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Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

FIELD OF STUDY Lecture and Suggested Readings Assignment

3 hours  To relate educational psychology to Class Discussion
the broad fields of psychology and A. Fields of Specialization in Psychology Quiz
education. B. The Study of Psychology in the
 To trace the development of Philippines Recitation
C. Psychology in the Academe
educational psychology in the
D. Educational Psychology in the
context of Philippine psychology.
Philippines
 To discuss the sources of
E. Scope and Limitations of Educational
educational psychology.
Psychology
 To explain the uses of educational
F. Sources of Educational Psychology
psychology.
G. Uses of Educational Psychology
3 hours RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL
 To explain the methods of research PSYCHOLOGY Quiz
in educational Psychology. Class Discussion Textbooks
A. The Teacher as Researcher Recitation
 To discuss the role of the teacher B. Methods of Research in Educational
in educational research. Suggested Reading
Psychology Materials
 To participate in the development C. Types of Researches
of a group research proposal and D. Validity in Research
implement it during semester. E. Philosophy and educational Research
F. Statistics and Education
G. Analysis and Interpretation of Data
H. Ethics of Educational Research
2 hours FACTORS THAT AFFECT LEARNING
 To define what learning is
Lecture Assignment
 To discuss the teacher, the A. What Learning Is Textbooks
environment and culture as factors B. Factors That Affect Learning Class Discussion Quiz
that affect learning C. Problems of Teachers
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 To discuss physiological and INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

physical characteristics, IQ,
8 hours aptitude, interest, personality, A. How Do Individual Vary? Research Work Suggested Reading Recitation
aspirations and socio-economic B. Structure of IQ Materials
status as factors contributory to C. Constancy of IQ Lecture Quiz
individual differences. D. Assessment of IQ Textbook
 To differentiate the two-factor, E. Classification of IQ Summary of
F. Philippine Studies on IQ reading
multiple factor and structure of
G. Aptitude
intellect theories of intelligence.
H. Sex Differences in Verbal and
 To identify the psychological tests
Numerical Abilities
commonly used in the Philippines.
I. Occupational Choice
 To discuss how IQ, aptitude,
J. Aspirations
occupational interest and
K. Socio – Economic Status
personality are assessed.
L. Psychological Tests as Educational
 To give practical implications of
Tools
individual differences in maximizing
M. Implications of Individual Differences
learning.
N. Approaches to Learning
 To identify the characteristics of
O. Educating Exceptional Children
exceptional children.
P. Identification of the Academically
 To explain the strategies that
Gifted
enhance the learning of
Q. Strategies for Educating the Mentally
exceptional children.
Gifted
R. The Mentally Retarded

1 hour PRELIM EXAM PRELIM EXAM PRELIM EXAM

MIDTERM
Quiz

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Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Lecture Textbooks Assignment

6 hours
A. Principles of Growth and Oral and Written
Development Reports
B. Philippine Child Studies in
Perspective
C. Physical Growth and Development
D. Nutrition and Physical Growth and
Development
E. Implication for Education
F. Language Development
G. Social Growth and Development
H. Children’s Play
I. Sex Growth and Development
J. Political Development
K. Moral Development
 THEORIES OF LEARNING
Lecture Quiz
5 hours A. Learning Theory Defined Experiment Suggested Readings
Film Viewing Oral and Written
B. Uses of Learning Theories
Role Play Reports
C. Basic Approaches to Learning
D. The Association Theories
E. William James
F. Edward Lee Thorndike
G. Ivan P. Pavlov
H. Burrhus F. Skinner
I. Edwin Guthrie
J. Social Learning Theory
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Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

K. Cognitive Theories
L. Jerome Bruner
 MOTIVATION
6 hours Lecture Textbooks Quiz
A. Motivation Defined
B. Theories of Motivation Role Play Assignments
C. Motivation and School Performance
D. Need Achievement
E. Philippine Literature on nAch
F. Goal-Seeking and Perseverance
G. Need Affiliation
H. Need Power
I. Concepts Associated with
Motivation
J. Group and Individual Motivation
K. Motivation Techniques in School
L. Measurement of Motivation
M. Locus of Control
1 hour MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM
FINAL

PERSONALITY AND MENTAL HYGIENE Quiz
3 hours
Class Discussion Suggested Readings
A. Determinants of Personality Assignment
B. Personality Types
C. Personality Theories and
Assumptions about Man
D. Implications of These Assumptions
about Man
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Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

E. Approaches to Personality Study

F. The Filipino Personality
G. Traits/Characteristics of the Filipino
H.


Lecture Suggested Readings Recitation

3 hours Class Discussion Quiz


3 hours

Class Discussion Suggested Readings Oral and written
5 hours reports

3 hours
1 hour FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM

References:

Myers, David G. Social Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill Companies, Inc., 2005

Feldman, Robert S. Understanding Psychology (8th Edition). Boston: McGraw Hill, 2010
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Urdaneta City, Pangasinan EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 2017

Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

ANNIE B. TOMACDER ELIZABETH A. MONTERO, Ed. D JOSEPHINE S. LAMBINICIO, Ed.D
Instructor OIC, Department of Psychology VP for Academic Affairs