Overview
Description
An examination of cognitive theories, research, and issues and their relationship to educational practice.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- define what is involved by the perspective “cognitive learning”.
- describe the history and forces that contributed to the development of the perspective of cognitive learning.
- identify and describe the major theories that influence teaching and learning.
- demonstrate awareness of cognitive factors that influence learning, including the characteristics of individual learners.
- demonstrate increased awareness of developments in neurological research that relate to learning and adjustment.
- recognize the significance of “meaning” in the learning process.
- describe and be familiar with major research concerning cognitive learning and educational practice.
- demonstrate understanding of the relationship of certain models of motivation and learning.
- apply certain strategies to both classroom and individual student learning.
- demonstrate understanding of the relationship of certain cognitive principles to educational technology.
- apply strategies that enhance reflective and creative thinking.
- recognize cultural factors in learning.
- demonstrate ability to synthesize literature in cognitive learning theories.