Daniel C. Moos, Ph.D.

Gustavus Adolphus College, Department of Education

 
Current Courses

Educational Psychology (Click here for Spring 2015; Click here Fall 2015 and beyond)

is a study of prenatal, child, and adolescent development and the principles of psychology as they relate to teaching and learning. The course examines the principles and stages of human development prior to adulthood, as well as their educational implications. Emphasis is also placed on learning theory and design of instruction through identification of learning outcomes, effective teaching strategies, and assessment procedures.

Educational Technology:

is designed for students pursuing licensure in elementary or secondary education. Understanding how to effectively use technology in the classroom to facilitate teaching and learning is essential for teachers within all disciplines. In this Educational Technology course, students investigate how to most effectively use computer-based technology as pedagogical tools. Students are able to better promote information literacy in K-12 settings by exploring productivity tools, educational software, and web-based software. As a part of the Educational Technology course, students will be exposed to various theoretical frameworks which explain how students learn with computer-based technology. Additionally, students also develop a professional electronic portfolio designed to showcase their technology skills.

Sports Psychology, This First Term Seminar (FTS) emphasizes critical thinking, discussions of values, and development of oral and written communication skills through an investigation of main themes addressed in the discipline of Sports Psychology. The goal of this seminar is to examine various psychological principles associated with sports, including exercise and well-being, stress and anxiety, self-confidence, motivation, group dynamics, and leadership. Discussions and assignments for this seminar will encourage students to develop understandings of psychological theories that can be used to study human behavior in the context of sport and athletics.