The KA also goes into the role of staff, parents, students and the community in curriculum development and planning. ELC 775 Theories of Learning Exploration and understanding of learning theories in the context of how children and adults learn. This KA deals with the philosophical, theoretical and social bases of learning. Terminology, historical background, acquisition, etiology, and problems related to learning are also covered, as are an understanding of the interrelated societal, instructional and personal dimensions of learning and the relationship of research and theory to practice. ELC 776 Program Evaluations, Theory and Application Gathering of comparative information and results of a program that is being evaluated.
Students learn to place results within a context for judgment of size and worth.
Ways in which evaluation results can be made more credible through careful choice of the design including the research and theories associated with that program are explored. Students learn to create a systemic evaluation of a program and develop pragmatic steps to establish improvements. ELC 777 Cultural Influences in Education and Organizations Awareness of the fundamental purpose of education in a democracy. Student study diversity and equal outcomes in education. This KA explores strengths and sensitivity in teaching and learning as a culturally based process.