Theories of Learning in Teaching

This course will examine all aspects of the teaching and learning processes: learning theory from a behaviorist, cognitivist, psychodynamic, and humanistic point of view; the practical applications of theory and research, with particular regard to motivation, management, and teaching objectives; measurement and evaluation and the concept of intelligence and the controversies surrounding it; group dynamics; language acquisition and bilingualism and their impact on the learning processes; current theory and research on the role of culture, gender, and race; and the use of computers and videodiscs in the classroom.