Covers processes involved in learning mathematics and science in particular, and studies their applications in relation to individual differences among learners. Emphasizes developing strategies that prevent learning problems. 3.00 Examines the theories and assumptions underlying various approaches to instruction for elementary and high school teaching. Explores these processes of human cognition and learning with particular attention to how conditions that foster them might be built into materials, pedagogy, and learning environments. Emphasizes presentation skills when using a variety of media to deliver instruction.
Students design and write a software prototype as a group design project.
Applies contemporary research to processes and problems in teaching oral and written communication. Assumes that listening, speaking, writing, and reading in the content area are integrated processes and should be taught as such. 1.00 Education majors only. Focuses on the teacher as a researcher. Presents descriptions of collaborations between university faculty and faculty from K-12 schools and discusses student involvement in learning and pedagogy issues.