LEARNING AS THE FOCUS OF THE EDUCATIONAL-PSYCHOLOGY COURSE

In this article, I describe an approach to teaching educational psycho logy that focuses on learning and its implications for instruction. Jo urnal articles and book chapters form a basis for considering issues a nd applications central to research in educational psychology and clas sroom practice. These are complemented by a multifaceted set of term-l ong assignments, including laboratory work, tutoring, and participatio n in an Internet discussion group with teachers. The article begins wi th an illustration of a portion of the first and last days of the cour se I teach, providing an exemplar of the way in which students in the class work on developing an understanding of learning. Following this, I discuss the materials and assignments of the course, and links to A nderson et al.'s (1995) call for reform are made. I conclude with some reflections, concerns, and observations about this approach with rega rd to its particular focus on learning.