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EDU 202 - Psychology of Learning and Development


Prerequisites: None
This course explores how learning is influenced by development, experience, and maturation. The major focus is on the interaction of cognitive, cultural, and personality factors in development from early infancy to adulthood. The roles of motivation, intelligence, and socio-economic status receive considerable attention. Students evaluate distinct theories of learning and discuss the vital role that teachers play in the development and assessment of their students’ learning. This course includes a field experience in an urban public school.

3 credits
Fall, Spring



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