EPS511 Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts

Candidates learn theory and research about human development related to teaching and learning in diverse educational settings. Developmental issues and processes of different-aged learners across different domains (e.g. neurological, cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional) are examined. Candidates explore the relationship between these processes and acquisition of student academic and social-emotional competence, including use of highly-leveraged practices and habits of mind that promote ongoing learning and mental health in schools. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 1-3 semester hours