| Course ID: | EPSY 6800E. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Foundations of Cognition for Education |
Course
Description: | Cognitive psychology as applied to education. Cognitive
theories, models, and processes are applied to the teaching and
learning of school skills and content areas. Processes such as
attention, critical thinking, concept formation, language,
memory, and problem solving are examined. Cognitive psychology
principles are used to examine and refine instructional methods. |
| Oasis Title: | COGNITION |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in EPSY 6800 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | 1. Foundations of Cognitive Science
v early history
v recent history
v structure of cognition: cognitive processes
v perception, learning, and memory
2. Cognitive Development
v mental growth and intelligence assessment
v qualitative shifts: classical views
v qualitative shifts: contemporary views
3. Curriculum Applications: Language and Literacy
v beginning to read
v early writing
v advanced reading and writing
4. Curriculum Applications: Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education
v developmental and cognitive models
v instructional strategies
Models of Instruction and Technology Supported Cognition
v changing practices
v learning environments
v instructional design
v computer-based instruction
Future Directions for Research in Cognition |
| Topical Outline: | 1. Students will learn about the impact of cognition and
particularly the learning process.
2. Students will learn how cultural and learner differences
influence cognition and the educational process.
3. Students will be introduced to the Behavioral, Cognitive,
and Constructivist views of learning.
4. Students will learn about the issues related to motivating
students.
5. Students will learn cognitive teaching strategies for
creating interesting learning environments.
6. Students will be introduced to issues related to cognition,
intelligence, and classroom assessment.
7. Students will refine their own philosophy of teaching and
use cognitive principles in evaluating a unit of instruction.
8. Students will apply the cognition concepts they have learned
in the course to answer questions about educational issues.
9. Students will present empirical research and write a paper
in APA style.
10. Students will use a variety of their computer skills,
including PowerPoint presentation software.
11. Students will comprehend relationships between cognition
and technology.
12. Students will apply cognition concepts to real world
problem solving, and learning educational skills (including
reading, writing) and content areas (including mathematics,
science, and social studies). |