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Deborah Elaine Mccutchen
EDPSY 510
Seattle Campus
Contemporary issues and trends in human learning, with a focus on reasoning within subject-matter areas such as mathematics, history, and science. Prerequisite: EDPSY 501 or equivalent. Offered: alternate years.
Class description
In this course students gain exposure to cutting edge pieces of research on school learning. They will also get hands-on experience in using the techniques scholars have developed to study learning in the subject areas.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Seminar and guided research consultations.
Recommended preparation
A general background in cognitive approaches to learning (e.g. EDPSY 501 or equivalent) is recommended.
Class assignments and grading
Several short papers and 1 term paper.
Written work and contributions to class discussions.
