EDUF 8130 - Advanced Study of Learning Theories and Applications (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
The purpose of EDUF 8130 is to provide Ed.D. students with an in-depth, comprehensive understanding of traditional and contemporary theories of learning and how they inform pedagogical practice in educational settings. Students will read about and critically evaluate theories pertaining to a number of topics, such as biological and sociocultural influences on learning; motivation and self-regulation in learning; and developmental and individual differences impacting the learning process. In addition, students will examine instructional strategies and practices that derive from these perspectives, as well as research findings investigating their effectiveness for different populations of learners.

Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students