Professor
Education Department
Gustavus Adolphus College
EDU 330: Developmental and Educational Psychology
EDU 330: Developmental and Educational Psychology is a study of prenatal, child, and adolescent development and the principles of psychology as they relate to teaching and learning. The course examines the principles and stages of human development prior to adulthood, as well as their educational implications. Emphasis is also placed on learning theory and design of instruction through identification of learning outcomes, effective teaching strategies, and assessment procedures.
Fall 2024
Spring 2024
EDU 241: Educational Technology
EDU 241: Educational Technology is designed for students pursuing licensure in elementary or secondary education. Understanding how to effectively use technology in the classroom to facilitate teaching and learning is essential for teachers within all disciplines. In this Educational Technology course, students investigate how to most effectively use computer-based technology as pedagogical tools. Students are able to better promote information literacy in K-12 settings by exploring productivity tools, educational software, and web-based software. As a part of the Educational Technology course, students will be exposed to various theoretical frameworks which explain how students learn with computer-based technology. Additionally, students also develop a professional electronic portfolio designed to showcase their technology skills.
Fall 2024
Spring 2024
EDU 268: Career Orientation to Teaching
EDU 268 provides an opportunity to assess interest in a teaching career by answering three questions: What is teaching? Who will I be teaching? How shall I prepare to teach? Students will examine personal cultural competence, analyze regional and national demographics, discuss current K-12 programming and trends, and assist/shadow a current classroom teacher. During the January 2021 session, students will participate in weekly, online class sessions, and shadow a classroom teacher in either an in-person or online learning setting. This course counts as one of a maximum of four internship credits allowed in the degree program. Interim Experience and is a required prerequisite to admissions to the Education major.