Instructional Design.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

This course draws on the fields of learning theory, developmental psychology, and measurement to focus on the tasks of constructing instructional materials. Areas to be considered include behaviour analysis, concept formation, and test construction.

Introduction to Learning Sciences

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Introduction to foundational theories of the learning sciences. Implications of theory on methodologies for the learning sciences in general, and for educational and instructional contexts in particular.

Statistics for Practitioners.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Understanding and interpreting basic statistical procedures used in basic and applied research, including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, hypothesis testing, and correlations, t-tests, and basic ANOVA designs.

Uses of Research Findings in Education.

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Basic concepts of educational research for the student who is likely to be a regular consumer of research but only an occasional generator of research and will be able to use common tools of information retrieval.

Theories of Learning and Instruction.

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An analysis of the relationship between theory and research about learning and teaching from a historical perspective.

Motivation and Instruction.

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Instructional effects on motivation and emotions and their implications for educational practice, with particular emphasis on socio-cultural and constructivist practices, classroom interaction, and teacher impact.

Emerging Technologies for Educational Change.

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Interdisciplinary learning theories; working with and evaluating emerging digital technologies and interfaces that impact teaching and learning.

Educational Assessment and Evaluation.

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Theories and models of evaluation as applied to educational programs and instructional systems. Current theories of aligning assessment with curriculum and instruction goals based on the cognitive competencies required in specific practices.

Group Processes and Diversity.

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Theories and exploration of group development and processes, including an examination of research, and how intersectional and universal design have implications for group work.

Communication and Critical Conflict Resolution .

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Applying a social justice framework this course will give students the opportunity to develop the critical communication skills necessary when addressing difficult dialogues and conflict.

Advocacy, Outreach and Leadership.

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Exploration of the roles of advocacy, outreach and leadership in developing inclusive and accessible environments, including the complex interactions between individuals and the diversity of systems in which they live.

Social Responsibility and Relationships in Digital Age.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

The complex way in which living in a digital age affects social relationships and its influences across generations in everyday lives.

Leadership and Support Roles of the Teacher.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Theory and practice in inclusive teacher leadership and support for all members of the school community. Leading and supporting interpersonal communication, group dynamics, self-care and resilience, and classroom management in diverse educational and community settings.

Career as a Lifelong Process.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Career exploration for teachers, students and others across the lifespan. Creating inclusive and safe working environments, valuing diversity, career awareness, career growth and development, career decision-making, transferable skills, and school-to-work transitions for all.

Theories of Human Development.

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Life course developmental theories to form a foundation for policy and for empirical and applied work with diverse groups, including disability and other equity-seeking groups.

Applied Theory/Methods in the Learning Sciences.

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Foundational and current theories and methodologies applied to understanding human cognition and learning. An overview of experimental, observational, and physiological research designs, methods, and analyses.

Learning Environments.

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Research on digital environments and tools (e.g., online, mobile) that support learning and developing expertise. Evaluation and application of theory and research on technology-rich educational environments focusing on underlying cognitive and social processes.

Critical Thinking

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Foundational and current research on the development of critical thinking in formal and informal educational settings, exploring cognitive, interpersonal, and socio-cultural dimensions. Introduction to methodologies for analyzing data related to cognitive processes.

Advanced Topics in Learning Sciences

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Advanced topics on theory and research on the interdisciplinary study of the learning sciences. Focuses on cognitive-psychological and social- psychological foundations of human learning, as well as on the design of learning environments.

Advanced Seminar in Learning Sciences.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Critical analysis and synthesis of contemporary theoretical and empirical research in educational psychology and cognate areas. Topics addressed for each offering may change as a function of current debates and issues in the educational literature. Examples of topics would be motivation, assessment, epistemology, self-regulated learning, and metacognition.

Special Activity.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A project relevant to improving educational practice. It may be an internship, a research project, or an innovation in teaching supervised by the student's advisor and with the approval of the department. It is completed by the submission of a project report, monograph, or production.

Special Activity.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A project relevant to improving educational practice. It may be an internship, a research project, or an innovation in teaching supervised by the student's advisor and with the approval of the department. It is completed by the submission of a project report, monograph, or production.

Supporting Students' Strengths and Talents.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

The psychology and practice of supporting the strengths and talents of all students across educational and community settings . Strength and talent-based programs and activities, assessments to discover student strengths and talents, classroom adaptations, application of strength and talent-based approaches to curriculum design.

Creativity and its Cultivation.

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Recent research, theory, and educational practice concerning creativity, with special attention to creativity in students and educational settings.

Field Work 1.

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Supervised experience in an approved relevant educational setting.

Field Work 2.

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Supervised experience in an approved relevant educational setting.

Instruction/Curriculum Adaptation.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Adapting instruction and curriculum for students with special needs; developing individualized programs and methods; building curriculum that addresses both academic and social needs of students.