ED 229 Learning and Development

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Application of theory regarding children’s learning and development from kindergarten through middle school, including intelligence, motivation, and the process of learning. Applies theory to teaching strategies and the connection between teaching and learning. Covers varied learning styles and multiple intelligences. Designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure in elementary and middle school teaching.

Prerequisite: Placement into, or completion of WR 115 (or higher); and completion of ED 216; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Define learning and understand the application of theory to classroom practices.
Explain a cognitive and social process of learning in the elementary years and implications for teaching.
Identify factors in student motivation in the elementary years.
Discuss the complexities of learner diversity and the need for differentiation.
Assess and apply varied techniques to accommodate student differences.
Develop and use techniques for making learning meaningful and effective.

Content Outline

Application of Theory to Instructional Practice and Classroom Management
- Implications of learning theory for students with varied learning needs
Child Development Theories in Relation to Human Development
- Cognitive and social process of learning in the elementary years
- Constructivist view of learning
Motivation and Learning in the Elementary Years
Learner Diversity in the Elementary Years
- Cultural understanding of diverse students in the classroom environment
- Second language learners and learning development in the elementary years
- Explanation of bilingual education practices
- Culturally sensitive practices including family inclusion
- Differentiation between learning needs of all students in the classroom, including special needs students and gifted students
Assessment of Student Learning in Elementary Education
- How assessment can enhance or detract from student learning