ALEC 505: Science and Art of Teaching and Learning

Course Description

Students will investigate theoretical principles of education and learning; evaluate the roles of emotion and motivation and their impacts on the acquisition and retention of knowledge; and explore psychological and physiological variables that impact learning. Additional topics to examine include: metacognition, fixed and growth mindset, approaches to learning, and specific teaching and learning techniques that predict learner success. 3 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to Graduate students.