Course Description
Selected issues in applied cognition and/or development of particular interest to educational practitioners in a seminar setting. Examples include uses of cooperative grouping, multicultural issues in cognition and learning, teaching metacognitive strategies, and techniques for motivating students.
Athena Title
Nurturing Independent Learners
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 7160
Non-Traditional Format
Delivery mode is both synchronous and asynchronous. Collaboration with other students is required. There are no face-to-face meetings. Email and discussion boards weekly through eLC. eLC Wimba classroom will be utilized. Written feedback to students thought eLC.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. The goal of this course is to support the development of lessons and instructional programs that teach metacognitive strategies and increase a student's motivation. 2. You should leave this course with a good understanding of metacognition and strategies in the classroom.
Topical Outline
1. How to implement cognitive strategy instruction in the classroom. 2. How to motivate students to learn. 3. How to nurture independent learners.
Syllabus
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