Understanding Learning

Course Number: 
BAST 380
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
The focus of this course is on how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas. Based on understanding how learning occurs?how learners construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop disciplined thinking processes, participants will consider how to use instructional strategies that promote student learning. Participants will explore how to design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences, identify readiness for learning, and consider how development in one area (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, physical) may affect performance in others. Students will recognize the importance of fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) for themselves and for students. This course will include opportunities to reflect on practicum observation.
Course Prerequisites: 
Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS_TE program, WATCH background clearance, liability insurance verification, fingerprints on file, attempt WEST-B.
Course Outcomes: 
  • Understand applicable theories of how cognitive, emotional, social, creative, linguistic, and physical development across the lifespan influence students’ learning
  • Research, evaluate, and establish classroom norms (policies and procedures) that foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment
  • Differentiate between and select as appropriate instructional strategies and classroom procedures that foster productive behaviors and self-directed learning