EDUC2200

This course introduces students to developmental theories related to the learning process and how to apply these theories to increase student learning and development. It will provide students with an in-depth analysis of how people learn and a developmental foundation for improving environments for learning. It will explore the differences in approaches to learning and performance, and provide a framework for teachers to plan, create and deliver effective lessons for individual learners. In addition, it will differentiate between teaching and learning and cover ways to assess each student?s learning. Student Learning Outcomes

• Compare approaches to learning and performance, including varied learning styles, performance modes and multiple intelligences.
• Design instruction that uses a student?s strengths as the basis for continued learning.
• Identify technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
• Create positive learning environments that contribute to self-esteem and positive interpersonal relations.
• Explore factors fundamental to intrinsic motivation in learners.
• Investigate the impact tobacco, alcohol, and drugs can have on student life and learning.
• Apply motivational strategies to encourage continuous development of individual learner abilities and help students become self-motivated.
• Describe communication theory, language development, and the role of language in learning.
• Evaluate information, research, and emerging practices relevant to the field of special education.
• Research methods for assessing student learning that use basic psychometric principles and use the assessment data to improve student learning.