Courses Available Through The Cooperative Learning Center Educational Psychology 5151: Structuring Learning; Social Psychological Approaches Dr. David W. Johnson and Dr. Roger T. Johnson Sec. 1; No prereq. , 3 cr., Winter Quarter, Summer Session I This is the foundational course for using cooperative learning. Participants learn how to structure learning situations cooperatively. This includes (a) understanding what cooperation is, the basic elements that make it work, the teacher's role in using cooperation, and the research validating its use as well as (b) actually using cooperative learning in instructional situations. This course provides practical foundation level training for structuring cooperative learning groups and implementing cooperative lesson structures. Educational Psychology 8150: The Psychology of Conflict Resolution Dr. David W. Johnson Sec. 1; No prereq., 3 cr., Fall Quarter This course is designed to promote mastery of the theory and research in the field of conflict resolution. Topics studied include the nature of conflict, the history of theorizing about conflict, strategies for resolving conflicts, distributive and integrative negotiations, and third party interventions. Conflict theory and research is applied to practical situations. Improving the conflict resolution skills of students is emphasized. Educational Psychology 5150: The Social Psychology of Education Dr. David W. Johnson Sec. 1, No prereq., 3 cr., Fall Quarter This is a broad, introductory course that covers the major areas of social psychology with specific emphasis on applied settings such as education. Students are expected to master the theory and research in the field of social psychology, become familiar with the major theorists in the field, and apply the knowledge learned to applied settings. Topics covered include social perception, social interdependence, social interaction, social influence, conflict resolution, and group dynamics. Educational Psychology 5154: Organizational Development and Change Dr. David W. Johnson Sec. 1, No prereq., 3 cr., Winter Quarter (even years) Students are expected to master the theory and research in the field of organizational development and change. Topics covered include using a variety of procedures to diagnosis the current effectiveness of organizations and intervene to increase organizational effectiveness. Areas of diagnosis and intervention include organizational goals and objectives, communication, leadership, power and influence, decision making, and conflict resolution. Organizational and social psychological theory and research is applied to practical situations. Students diagnosis and intervention skills are improved. Educational Psychology 5155; Small Group Dynamics And Shared Decision Making Dr. David W. Johnson Sec. 1, No prereq., 3 cr., Winter Quarter (odd years) Students are expected to master the theory and research in the field of group dynamics. Topics covered include setting clear and operational group goals, communicating, leadership, power and influence, decision-making, controversy and creative problem solving, and conflict resolution. Group dynamics theory and research is applied to practical situations. Students small group skills are improved. Students also improve their consultation skills in diagnosing and intervening in groups to improve their effectiveness. Special attention is focused on setting up and conducting shared decision making procedures within groups and organizations. Curriculum and Instruction 5502: Workshop: Outdoor Science Education Dr. Roger T. Johnson Sec. 1, No prereq., 3 cr., Winter Quarter Curriculum and Instruction 5504: Elementary School Science: Materials and Resources Dr. Roger T. Johnson Sec. 1, Prereq.: elementary teaching experience or #, 3 cr., Fall Quarter Curriculum and Instruction 5145: Curriculum Topics: Practical Approaches To Experiential Education Dr. Roger T. Johnson Sec. 1, No prereq., 3 cr., Spring Quarter Curriculum and Instruction 5501: Workshop; Elementary School Science Dr. Roger T. Johnson Sec. 1, No prereq., 1-8 cr., Winter Quarter

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