Learning, Development, & Diversity (EDU 662)
Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year Graduate Summer/Fall
Description
Studying student development and student diversity simultaneously provides the professional educator with a research based analysis of the general similarities and developmental differences that depend on a variety of social, cognitive, non-cognitive, cultural, and gender-related factors. The course considers physical, cognitive, social and moral development of students within the context of social cognitive theory and related practice. Theories that link development and diversity are examined and practical applications to learners are explored.