EDU 202 - Psychology of Learning and Development

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

EDUCATION

Description:

This course explores how learning is influenced by development,experience, and maturation. The major focus is on the interactionof cognitive, cultural, and personality factors in development fromearly infancy to adulthood. The roles of motivation, intelligence,and socio-economic status receive considerable attention. Studentsevaluate distinct theories of learning and discuss the vital role thatteachers play in the development and assessment of their students'learning. This course includes a field experience in an urban publicschool.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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