EDUC 601 - Human Learning and Cognition

Credits: [3]

Description: This course emphasizes major principles of human learning and cognition viewed from empiricist, nativist and constructivist perspectives. Topics such as conditioning, memory, information processing, motivation, problem-solving and metacognition will be investigated systematically. Principles of learning as applied to special populations (the gifted and talented, the handicapped, the adult learner) and models of teaching (e.g. discovery, inquiry, cooperative) also are emphasized.
Course ID: 053569
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Consent of department.
Components: Lecture
Grading Method: A-F