Course Title
Cognition & Classroom Learning
Course Description
An overview of educational principles, theories and strategies that positively influence student development and learning focusing on early childhood through middle school ages. Approaches to teaching and learning are based on the understanding of children as individuals and as members of a group. Includes required school-based field experiences. EDUC-240 focuses on the development of young children and is a required course for Early Childhood Education majors. Special Education majors may take either EDUC-240 or EDUC-250 depending on their interests, with the latter course focusing on adolescents. Secondary Education majors should enroll in EDUC-250, not EDUC-240. Prerequisite: EDUC-101. 4 SH. CC: Social Interactions, Writing Intensive.
Course Types
Standard (STAND), Social Interactions (SOCIN), Writing Intensive (INWRT)
Semester Hours
4