T ED 611
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Theories of Learning and Teaching
Teacher Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Seminal theories of learning in relationship to the practice of teaching and schooling.
When Taught
Summer Term
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Acceptance in MA in Teacher Education program or instructor's consent.
Title
Understanding
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to:
Describe the evolution of learning theories throughout the 20th century.
Specify how core conjectures of learning differ between theories.
Title
Research
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to examine and critique how learning theories are incorporated into research studies
Title
Practice
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to:
Communicate how learning theories can be used to improve specific aspects of your and others' teaching
Identify relative strengths and weaknesses of a variety of theories with regard to specific learning problems or dilemmas in teaching practice
