CIT 0500: Theories of Learning

Learning theory remains a crucial component of instructional delivery. Instruction should be tailored to the learning process,and learning theory provides a framework for analysis of teaching practices. This course examines various learning theories that directly impact education and their influence on teaching and learning. Philosophies relating to how people learn, curriculum design, assessment, and reorganization for school change will be discussed. Classroom teachers and media specialists working with kindergarten through Grade 12 will find this course particularly useful.