Learning Theories

Catalog description

This course will take an in-depth look at the most recent and current findings and research in learning theory. This includes, but is not limited to areas such as learning, motivation, exceptionalities, diversity, assessment and application of theories to educational contexts. Each area will be explored through multiple perspectives on learning: behaviorist, biological/neurobiological, cognitive, constructivist, socio-cultural. Leveraging the findings and research on contemporary approaches to the study of learning, this course will link theory to educational practice as a means for fostering, nurturing and sustaining educational equity and social justice.