EDU 6120 Learning, Cognition and Diversity
In this course, participants will explore both historical and current learning theoretical principles, concepts and research findings, especially as they relate to education and diversity. Specifically, behavioral and social cognitive theories, emotional and social intelligences, as well as motivational learning theories will be examined. Participants will analyze the applications of these theories to instructional practices for diverse learners. The cognitive, cultural, linguistic, educational and personality factors that contribute to variations among diverse learners will be considered. As a result of in-depth study and research of learning theories and their applications, participants will develop advanced skills and abilities as decision makers and problem solvers to enhance student learning in diverse settings. Topics such as language processing, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, metacognition, attention, problem solving, reasoning, developmental disorders of learning and cognition, individual differences in learning, childhood and adolescent cognitive development as well as cultural contexts and influences will be addressed.
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Education