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Course description

Explore the characteristics of human development with a focus on childhood to adolescence. You will examine the psychology of a developing child from varying perspectives and discover its implications in the learning environment of a classroom.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • explain the basic terminology of educational psychology.
  • outline the basic concepts involved in learning.
  • identify the differences and relationship between theories of education and practical experience.
  • identify the ways students learn and how these techniques can be applied in teaching practice and classroom assistance.
  • categorize the factors of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual (ethical) development and how they play into the educative process.
  • identify the factors involved in the socialization process and an individual's "freedom."
  • express how human development factors relate to classroom management.

Prerequisites

XEDU 10002 - The Education Professional II with a minimum grade of C-

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Section title
Individual Development in the Classroom
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 13, 2026 to Jun 22, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
45.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXEY-Sp non-credit $780.00 Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Available at the Cougars Campus Store (bookstore.mtroyal.ca). Search by Term and Department XEDU.

Section Notes

•   This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•    Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) on the course start date. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date. 

•  More information is available on the Learner Resource site.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact edassistant@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6867 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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