EDF 3150 - Learning Theory and Student Development

College of Education

Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 17
Effective Term Spring 2022 (600)

Requisites

Admission to Elementary Education (K-6) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements (Bachelor of Science) (ELEDR-BS)

Course Description

This course examines major learning theorists and their contributions. Course content explores issues related to social, emotional and cognitive development with an emphasis on implications for instruction based on the diverse needs of students.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. Students will examine the psychological development of children and adolescents by:
    1. Describing characteristics of social, emotional and cognitive development.
    2. Identifying contributing factors related to social, emotional and cognitive development.
    3. Analyzing the effect on social, emotional or cognitive development and learning related to specific case studies.
  2. Students will compare and contrast the principles of major learning theorists by:
    1. Identifying contributors of the three major learning theories: behavioral, cognitive, and social constructivism.
    2. Describing principles of each learning theory.
    3. Comparing and contrasting each theory.
  3. Students will analyze the impact of major learning theories on education by:
    1. Examining how the different learning theories have shaped curriculum.
    2. Evaluating the effectiveness of each approach given a specific scenario/learning situation.
  4. Students will explore the intersection of educational theory and instruction in an historical and contemporary context by:
    1. Determining which educational theories were historically utilized.
    2. Identifying appropriate strategies to engage all students in critical, creative or evaluative thinking.
    3. Analyzing their beliefs about how knowledge is developed and connecting their beliefs with a specific learning approach.
    4. Defending their choice of learning theory and how the understanding of student development supports their decision.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will, with a minimum of 75% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: 08/17/2017, BOT Approval: 09/19/2017, Effective Term: Spring 2018 (540).
C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2022 (600)