Special Topics in Learning Sciences (251-0-20)

Topic

Foundation of Learning of Sciences

Instructors

Nichole Pinkard

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 345: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Annenberg Hall G08: Mon 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Annenberg Hall 345: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This class will serve as an introduction to the learning sciences through a) reading foundational texts in the areas of cognition, context, and design; b) exploring seminal learning environments from Northwestern's Learning Sciences community. and c) collaborating in teams to pitch a summer learning plan for an assigned community using its unique opportunity landscape of spaces, places, geography, learning institutions, and population.

The class is open to undergraduate students interested in exploring the application of learning science theory to community learning ecosystems.

Evaluation Method

Final presentation to community partner whose use provided rubric to create