Future educators will understand how opportunities, access, and engagement intersect to contribute to P-12 student success. Educators will explore key aspects of learning and teaching, reflect on their own learning processes and those of others, and apply their knowledge to equitably meet the diverse learning needs of P-12 students in a variety of educational settings and contexts.
Athena Title
Explore Learning and Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 2130H, EDUC 2130, EPSY 2130
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an introductory collegiate-level understanding of key concepts and theories in learning and development.
Students will demonstrate an introductory collegiate-level knowledge of the nature and function of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in schooling.
Students will demonstrate an introductory collegiate-level knowledge of key concepts and theories in content areas related to the subject(s) of study.
Students will demonstrate an ability to observe and critically reflect on school trends, policies, and practices.
Students will demonstrate reflective writing and critical thinking within the context of educator preparation.
Topical Outline
I. Major learning theories, including Behaviorism, Information processing and neuroscience, and 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
