IES 204 - Exploring Theories of Learning

Prerequisite, IES 101, or IES 102, or IES 103, or consent of instructor. This course explores questions related to how people learn, if they should be taught to learn, and why we forget so much of what was learned in school. To answer these questions, students will examine a body of theories of learning that include Socratic methods, behaviorism, constructivism, cognitive learning theories and situated learning. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits