IST 520 - Theories of Learning and Instuction

Introduce learning theory as the foundation for designing and implementing instruction and training. Students learn to evaluate and select appropriate applied learning theories and apply behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist learning theories. Discuss how to select an appropriate pedagogy based on a specific delivery model and learner. Explore cultural sensitivities in teaching and learning in a highly connected world.

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Learning Outcomes

• Articulate the relationships between theory, research, instructional, and learning strategies and practice, consider the impact of technology on those relationships, and examine the relevance of newer and older approaches to training and learning.

• Be introduced to discoveries in neuroscience and cognitive science, and examine the relevance of major learning theories in light of these discoveries.

• Through individual and group effort, identify, compare, and contrast major learning theories and evaluate related instructional and learning strategies.  

• Through individual and group effort, students will analyze a learning object, such as a course, tutorial, or program, with respect to increasing the probability that the learning objectives will be met.  

• Groups and individuals will evaluate various learning theories and instructional and learning strategies in relation to different learning situations.

• Demonstrate an awareness of social and cultural influences on learning.

• Examine emerging theories and strategies, as well as their potential to advance learning, training, and education through the application of existing and future technological innovations.

• Each individual will complete the required human subjects research (CITI) training.  

• Using a provided rubric, each individual doing a Capstone project will develop an initial draft of a Capstone proposal.

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