Cognitive Development ((4 Credits))

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In this course, students examine research and theories concerning the development of cognitive capacities from infancy through adolescence. Current research is addressed on the development of our perception, attention, and memory processes through adolescence, as well as social interactions related to age-related differences in cognition. In addition, the contributions of foundational theorists in cognition are highlighted, both as contributors to cognitive theory and also as advocates for social justice in particular times and places. These theorists may include Piaget, Luria, Vygotsky, Montessori, Dewey, and Freire. Students will have opportunities to explore impacts of cognitive development through course case studies and through their own experiences.