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Cognition and Culture in Teaching and Learning (329-0-20)

Instructors

Paula Kay Hooper

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G22: Thurs 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course is an exploration of theories of cognition and sociocultural perspectives on learning and using them to create equitable curricula, classroom practices and school communities. This course is designed as a next step from the Social Contexts of Education and for students who want to include ideas about the social and cultural nature of learning in teaching in both formal and informal settings, across subject-matter and age groups.

Class Notes

This course counts as a swap for LOC 214/LRN_SCI 214. If you have already taken LOC 214/LRN_SCI 214, this class will be counted as repeat credit.