José Ramón Lizárraga is a learning scientist who uses ethnographic, video, and multimodal research methods to investigate the role of social networks, television, and other digital new media in teacher education and the learning of non-dominant populations. Currently, his work examines the collaborative practices of novice teachers and adolescents at the intersection of virtual and in-person terrains of practice. As part of his design-based research, Dr. Lizárraga is a designer and instructor of hybrid/blended (online/in-person) and online undergraduate education courses as well as credential courses.
EDUC 2411 - Educational Psychology for Elementary Schools
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Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
Integrates theories and ideas from elementary school child development, educational psychology and the learning sciences. Explores theories of learning and child development and considers implications for teaching, student engagement and the design of equitable and effective learning environments. Students are required to attend a practicum off-site for this class.
EDUC 5800 - Master's Special Topics
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Summer 2020
Designed to meet needs of students with topics of pertinent interest. May be repeated up to 18.00 total credit hours. Allows multiple enrollment in term.
EDUC 6368 - Adolescent Psychology and Development for Teachers
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Spring 2020
Examines current theory and research on adolescent development, learning, motivation, and academic achievement. Emphasizes how theory and research can inform instructional decisions in the secondary classroom.
EDUC 8348 - Seminar: Human Development
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Fall 2020
Intensive study of selected topics in human development. The focus of the seminar will vary depending on the instructor's expertise and students' interests. Recent topics include adolescent development in social context, Vygotsky and Cultural-Historical Activity Theory, and design-based research methods. Repeatable for credit up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: EDUC 6318 or EDUC 8210 or instructor consent.
GRTE 5010 - Graduate Humanities for Teachers
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Summer 2020
Addresses special topics in arts and humanities with an emphasis on building conceptual understanding of content and enhancing teacher's practice in teaching this content.
