ED PS2723

The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad overview, critical discussion, and analysis of human development and learning theories as they pertain to adolescents’ learning in secondary schools. Students will develop an understanding of the process of adolescent learning and development as itcontributes to the teaching and learning of adolescents in secondary educational settings. This course emphasizes major theories of human learning and development encompassing physical, cognitive, language, and social learning, the interrelations among these aspects of learning, and their implicationsfor education practices. This course will encourage students to critically examine personal experiences, theories, and the empirical literature.

Spring and Summer