SPED-20700 Learning Theories and Schooling

This course is designed to provide participants with a strong knowledge base in developmental theories of behavior, language and learning that have shaped current practices in K-12 public and private schools.  In addition to exploring current research on cognition and learning, course participants will examine philosophy-based, psychology-based and progressive learning theories that have influenced current educational practices.  Course participants will also examine the potential of education through alternate theoretical frameworks, such as critical theory and feminist theory.

Credits

3