1.	EPSY 8640
	Educational Psychology Learning and Instruction Apprenticeship
	3 credit hours

2.	Spring Semester 2012
	Meeting Time:  	Mondays
	Room:		Haley Center
	Instructor:	Margaret E. Ross
			4018 Haley Center
			(334) 844-3084
			rossma1@.auburn.edu   (the first 1 = one)
	Office Hours:	Monday and Tuesdays 1:30-4:00 or by appointment

3.	Resources

	Shannon, D. M. & Davenport M. A. (2000).  Using SPSS to solve statistical problems: A self-snstructional Guide.  Merrill Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

	Pedhazur, E. J., & Schmelkin, L. P. (1991). Measurement, Design, and Analysis: An Integrated Approach (Student Edition). Hillsdale, New Jersey: LEA

4.	Course Description
The Educational Psychology Learning and Instruction Apprenticeship is designed to provide the student with tools to effectively teach educational psychology courses at the college level.  The student will attend, observe and assist with assigned measurement and statistics courses.  Specific responsibilities include (a) providing individualized help to students in the Educational Research, Measurement, and Analysis courses to which he or she is assigned, both during classes and outside classes by providing office hours; (b) assist in the development of assessment tools, evaluate student work, and teach at least two topics.

5.	Course Objectives

Students will:

•	Gain an understanding of teaching approaches appropriate to Educational Psychology Measurement and Statistics
•	Apply knowledge of  student learning in Measurement and Statistics courses through both  individualized and group teaching
•	Apply knowledge of  student assessment through the development of assessment tools and the evaluation of student work

6.  	Tentative Course Content and Schedule for Apprenticed Course

Week 1 1/9/12
Introduction to the Course	
Review of hypothesis testing basics and Conceptual/Visual presentation of correlation and line of best fit
		
Week 2 1/23/12
Review of least squares
Variance and Covariance
Calculation of correlation
Coefficient of Determination (r2)
Begin IRB

Week 3 1/30/12
Line of Best Fit
Bivariate regression (continuous IV variable)
R2 and r2
Test preparation

Week 4 2/6/12
TEST 1

Week 5 2/13/12
Correlated Predictors (IVs)
Uncorrelated Predictors (IVs)
Part and Partials
IRB DUE

Week 6 2/20/12
Regression with three or more continuous independent variables (predictors)
Curvilinear relationships
Methods of Entering Data

Week 7 2/27/12
Covariance
Test Preparation

Week 8 3/5/12
TEST 2

Spring Break

Week 9 3/19/12
Assumptions
Theoretical Issues
Practical Issues
	Ratio of cases to IV
Outliers
Multicollinearity
Shrinkage
Homoscedasticity
Analysis of Residuals

Week 10 3/26/12
Review of ANOVA using the General Linear Model
The General Linear Model and Regression
Regression with categorical independent variables and coding
Regression with categorical and continuous variables

Week 11 4/2/12
Introduction to Factor Analysis
Validity
Reliability

Week 12 4/9/12
Project Due (Reminder, late papers receive 3% reduction in earned points per day.)
Logistic Regression
Preparation for Test

AERA 4/16/12
Work/Study Session
Power Point for Roundtable and/or Test

Week 13 4/23/12
TEST 3

Week 14 4/30/12
Roundtable Sessions	

7.	Course Requirements/Evaluation

Learning Methods
•	Modeling and Observation
•	Application
•	Discussion

Student Assessment
•	Attendance and Active Involvement with Students During Classes	35%
Assessed through Observation
•	Availability to Students Outside Classes (office hours, study sessions)	15%
Assessed through Observation and Discussion				
•	Lesson Plans							15%	
Assessed holistically 
•	Assessment Tool							15%
Assessed holistically
•	Teaching							20%
Assessed through Observation and Discussion

Attendance
Points are not attached to attendance directly.  However, excellent class attendance is required to earn an A and to earn lab or other in-class points.  I will note absences.  If you need to be absent for school or work-related requirements, illness, or an emergency you must contact the supervising professor.

Grading Scale
A:	90 – 100% and excellent class attendance (absent no more than two classes)
B:	80 – 89% and good class attendance (absent no more than three classes)
C:	70 – 79%
D:	60 – 69%
F: 	below 60%

8.	Class Policy Statements

Class Attendance (see attendance requirements under section 7 above)

Incompletes and Withdrawals   
Grades associated with incomplete course work or withdrawal from class will be assigned in strict conformity to University policy (see Auburn University Bulletin).  If you wish to drop this course you may do so by the 10th class day with no grade assignment. From the 10th class day to mid-quarter a W (withdrawn-passing) grade will be recorded in your transcripts. After this period withdrawal from the course will only be granted under unusual circumstances and must be approved by the Dean of the College of Education.

Academic Misconduct 
The Department of EFLT recognizes university policy regarding academic misconduct. Violations include, but are not limited to: plagiarism, unauthorized assistance during examinations, submitting another’s work product as your own, using another’s words as your own without appropriate citation, sharing unauthorized materials with another that contain questions or answers to examinations, altering or attempting to alter assigned grades. In accordance with University policy regarding academic misconduct, students may be subject to several sanctions upon violations of the Student Academic Honesty Code. See the Tiger Cub publication for the current year for specifics regarding academic misconduct as well as student’s rights and responsibilities associated with the Code.

Disability Accommodations 
Students who need accommodations are asked to arrange a meeting with me as soon as possible.  If you have a conflict with my office hours, an alternate time can be arranged.  To set up this meeting, please contact me by e-mail.  Bring a copy of your Accommodation Memo and an Instructor Verification Form to the meeting.  If you do not have an Accommodation Memo but need accommodations, make an appointment with The Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, 844-2096.