EDS 8830 Foundations of Learning and Cognition

This course is designed to introduce candidates to foundational concepts of educational psychology. This course provides an overview of theories and principles related to the cognitive, motivational, and socio-cultural factors that influence student learning in classroom contexts. Topics such as development, cognition, individual and group differences, motivation, and affect are examined. Classroom applications and implications are introduced.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the EDS Program

Student Learning Outcomes

Through course readings, activities, discussions, field experiences, and projects, students will:

• Identify foundational concepts of learning and cognition including behaviorist, cognitive, developmental, and contextual learning theories; complex learning and cognition; and principles of motivation.
  Practice Quizzes, Exams
• Explain foundational concepts of learning and cognition and how they apply across classroom practices and experiences.
  Discussions; Making Connections; Special Topic Project
• Apply foundational concepts of learning and cognition research and practices to better understand how to meet students’ diverse needs.
  Field Experience; Special Topic Project