USG General Area F Learning Outcomes (Approved November 8, 2021) 
Upon completion of Area F, students will demonstrate:
1.	an introductory collegiate-level understanding of key concepts and theories in learning and development.
2.	an introductory collegiate-level knowledge of the nature and function of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in schooling.
3.	introductory collegiate-level knowledge of key concepts and theories in content areas related to the subject(s) of study.
4.	an ability to observe and critically reflect on school trends, policies, and practices.
5.	reflective writing and critical thinking within the context of educator preparation.  

Course Objectives: 
Objective 1: Future educators will demonstrate an understanding of the psychology of behavior; and how to apply positive interventions and supports, along with restorative practices.  
Objective 2: Future educators will identify the psychological foundations of inequity; and how students’ needs and relationships help explain student behavior and engagement in learning settings. 
Objective 3: Future educators will articulate a functional understanding of the psychology of motivation; identify ways to connect instruction to learners’ interests, develop learners' self-regulation and persistence in educational settings, and promote academic and social growth.
Objective 4: Future educators will reflect on their own implicit biases and demonstrate an understanding of culturally responsive practices that support the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children and adolescents.   
Objective 5: Future educators will identify and reflect upon factors of high-quality planning, instruction, and assessment as 1) founded in cognitive development theory; and 2) designed with multiple means of student engagement, representation of learning, and through various learning modalities.

I.   Major learning theories, including Behaviorism, Information processing and
     neuroscience, Piagetian and Vygotksian theory
II.  Motivation theory
III. Sources and effects of student diversity in learning needs and preferences
IV.  Developmental aspects of learning
V.   Outside environmental influences on learners, including culture, family structure
     and background, home language, SES, and peers
VI.  Effects of teacher beliefs and expectations on learners, including the need to 
     avoid bias and stereotyping
VII. Elements of effective educational environments for all learners, including
     teacher/student and student/student relationships and classroom management