University of Portland Bulletin 2012-2013

ED 301 MS/HS Psychology of Learning

Gives future teachers deep knowledge of how people learn, focusing on children grades 5-12. Learning, motivation, intelligence, and assessment are explored through perspectives including behaviorist, constructivist, and cognitive science. Candidates will use their emerging knowledge of learning theories to make developmentally sound instructional decisions, both theoretically and in practice, in a concurrent field experience.

Prerequisite

Fingerprint clearance.
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  • 300