Course Description
Contemporary and foundational theory and research on teaching and learning processes with emphasis on applications in agricultural leadership, education, and communication. Emphasis on behavioral, social cognitive, cognitive, information processing, brain-based, constructivist, developmental, motivational, and transformational theories as they apply to contemporary agricultural leadership, education, and communication settings.
Athena Title
Teaching and Learning Theories
Pre or Corequisite
ALDR 8200 or ALDR 8200E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Describe and apply principles associated with foundational teaching and learning theories. Develop a research proposal and collect original data that focuses on teaching and learning theory. Evaluate research literature in teaching and learning in light of existing teaching and learning theories. Create a matrix of teaching and learning theories and applications of the theories in formal and non-formal settings. Design teaching and learning activities that utilize, model, and apply teaching and learning theory. Represent key concepts related to learning, or teaching and learning theories in a creative work.
Topical Outline
Course Introduction Assignments How People Learn Learning: Introduction, Perspectives, Andragogy, and Pedagogy Behavioral Theories Social Cognitive Theory Information Processing Constructivism Experiential Learning Cognitive Learning Processes Cognition and Instruction Motivation Developmental Theories Self-Regulation
Syllabus
Public CV