Apr 28, 2024  
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1 
    
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1

EDU 5100 Theories of Instruction


Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course assists students in understanding the various theories and models of teaching and learning. Students will explore the different perspectives on how students learn, such as behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and social constructivism. Students will study the role of motivation, memory, and attention in learning and how to create optimal learning environments that support these factors. They will also examine the different instructional strategies and methods, such as direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, and problem-based learning, and how to select and adapt these approaches based on the needs and goals of the learners. Additionally, students will learn about the use of technology in instruction and how to integrate technology tools and resources to enhance learning. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the theories and principles of effective instruction and how to apply these concepts to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their future students.