Childhood Development and Learning

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the history of pedagogical theory with a focus on the last decade of advances in cognitive psychology. Participants reflect on how these findings can be practically applied in the classroom to better understand and care for their learners as a whole, while also recognizing the aspects of teaching and learning that are still not fully understood. A robust understanding of child development and learning increases a teacher’s ability to create an environment for flourishing, where each of their learners' experiences appropriate, deep, and motivating teaching and learning. Due to its heavy focus on theory, this course can be completed over the summer and does not require access to students.