This graduate level course covers the current and new topics, new trends, and new research findings, in the area of educational psychology. The actual topics may differ as this course is offered at different times, to reflect the new developments and directions of this field. The graduate level course will expose the students to the new thoughts, new developments, more recent research and practice in the area of educational psychology. Pre-requisite: None

CILO-1: Describe and explain some widely used and key theories in educational psychology. CILO-2: Articulate the key logics and rationales in some recent studies in educational psychology. CILO-3: Compare different designs used in the most recent educational psychology research. CILO-4: Explain educational psychology in a way that is accessible to students, parents, and teachers. CILO-5: Match research designs to research questions and theoretical foundations.