Cognitive Science 0208 - How People Learn

Learning takes place in all stages and contexts of life. Some occurs formally through K-16 schooling, while learning can also happen through informal experiences in museums, aquaria, libraries, environmental centers and parks, or via online and mobile environments. How People Learn provides an introduction to the research and science of learning, integrating theory with case studies about learning principles and evidence-based practices. Using cognitive, social, and behavioral models of learning, attention is given to instructional procedures, student motivation, and the assessment of educational progress. You will examine yourself as a learner and plan your own learning and development through experiential activities, readings, and reflective discussions; and you will examine another person as a learner, documenting and analyzing a specific learning experience. Participants will be evaluated through short reaction papers, their general participation, and a final presentation or video. This course can satisfy the Educational Psychology requirement for licensure students.

Mind, Brain, and Information Writing and Research Multiple Cultural Perspectives In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research and learning observations. There will likely be field trips associated with this course, and the cost will be $10/student, if not free.