This course sets out to provide an understanding of theories of learning and development and how these theories relate to educational technology. It has two components. The first is theoretical, in which we attempt to develop an overall frame of reference, locating approaches to the psychology of learning in terms of large paradigm shifts, from ‘behaviorism’ to ‘brain developmentalism’ to ‘social cognitivism’. The second component is practical, in which we will use these theoretical concepts to ‘parse’ a technology-mediated learning environment for its underlying presuppositions.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Try Coursera for BusinessSyllabus - What you will learn from this course
COURSE ORIENTATION + Foundations of Educational Psychology
Brain Developmentalism and Social Cognitivism
Social and Emotional Conditions of Learning and Student Development
Productive Struggle in Learning and Quantitative Psychology
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- 5 stars69.66%
- 4 stars20.78%
- 3 stars3.93%
- 2 stars2.80%
- 1 star2.80%
TOP REVIEWS FROM LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
I gained a deeper understanding of how learning, knowledge and human development are connected.
I think it's a great course for people who are interested in Educational Psychology. I recommend it for those who are "beginners" or in other words, who haven't quite studied psychology yet.
The course provides an effective introduction into the branches of educational psychology.
Muy útil de cara a la formación de profesorado de idiomas.
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