PSYC215

A survey of relevant findings in psychology and allied fields that illuminate the mechanisms and strategies by which people learn, or fail to learn, in various contexts and settings. The course reviews the conceptual foundations of the field of learning and illustrates the relevance of various perspectives in gaining a full appreciation of the topics and understanding how they apply to classroom practice. Finally, a unifying theme or issue is selected and studied in terms of the various perspectives. This course is primarily intended for students who are working towards certification in Teacher Education. Fulfills requirement for a psychology elective.