

University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla
Department of Education and Physical Education
EDFU CLASSES
EDFU 3001: HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I
This course seeks to give future teachers an understanding of the nature and scope of psychology as a background to better understand the educational process. It presents the student with knowledge about the growth and development of children and adolescents. It examines the natural and environmental forces that contribute to the development of a healthy personality.
Project
This project aims to analyze the human development process during adolescence, focusing on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes.
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Reflection
EDFU 3002: GROWTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II
In this course, students are introduced to the psychological principles that explain the teaching-learning process and the individual conditions that affect it. Part of the time is devoted to the study of the evaluation process, with special attention to the principles that govern the construction of educational examinations and school promotion.
Project
The primary objective of this project is to explore competency-based education, theories of Ivan Pavlov and Edward Thorndike, the influence of these theories on modern competency-based approaches, etc.
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Reflection