Foundations Of Learning, Cognition, And Academic Intervention (ED-0230)

Fall 2023 · ED 0230 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

This course will explore theories of cognitive development and learning and their relevance to education and academic interventions. Readings will compare and contrast biological, environmental, constructivist, information processing, and socio-cultural approaches to the analysis of learning and cognition from infancy to adolescence. Specific attention is given to reading development. Students are invited to evaluate approaches to academic interventions in school settings and the diverse needs of learners. The main goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the questions: what is learning? How does learning occur? And what can adults do to scaffold a child's cognitive development and learning?

Course codes: ED-0230, ED 0230, ED0230, ED-230, ED 230, ED230

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