EDUC 6100:Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner

5 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program.
An examination of the unique aspects of and relationships between the development, psychology, and diversity of learners. A study of life span development (with an emphasis on adolescents and young adults) addresses social, moral, emotional, physical, cognitive and psychological development. Theories, models, and principles of learning and motivation are examined and related to development and diversity as it has influenced culture, language cognitive ability, gender, and special needs. The use of technology in this course will include word processing, presentation applications, Internet research, online courseware, electronic portfolio development, and the review of software.