Jean G. Eisele B EDUC 402 Focuses on recent research in the area
of child and adolescent learning and on the relationship of
learning to human growth and development. Credit/no credit only.
How do babies learn? How do adolescents learn? How do WE learn
as adults? The course will cover similarities and differences
among these processes. It will be highly interactive, including
conversations with children and with ourselves. Student learning
goals Gain a better understanding of how we learn. Become
knowledgeable about Piaget's developmental stage theory Learn
Vygotsky's ideas about the zone of proximal development Be able
to apply these theories to experiential work outside of class
General method of instruction Interactive, small group,
demonstration Acceptance into UWB K-8 Teacher Certification
Program Class assignments and grading Readings, writing,
observations and interactions with school-age children
Participation, photo essay, group project, position paper