LSE 530 Designing Learning Experiences: Cognition in Socio-Cultural Contexts

The purpose of this course is to help students develop a strong foundation in the Learning Sciences, specifically in relation to social-emotional, cognitive and the socio-cultural context of learning. Candidates will examine theory and research that have informed our understanding of individual learning and the effects of social context of learning. The course will primarily focus on the questions surrounding how people learn, how culture and context affect learning, and the affordances and constraints on design for learning. For example, what are the effects of poverty on individual learning for the 21st century, and what are the influences on teaching and learning? Pre-requisite(s): LSE 500 Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours