PSY 3340 - Cognitive Development and Learning

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1001 or PSY 1800

Description: Students in this course learn about human cognitive development and learning. Topics include major theoretical perspectives and how they are applied to teaching children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, the roles of motivation, problem solving and intelligence in learning and cognition are explored. How cognitive theories are applied to teaching literacy acquisition, scientific and mathematical skills are also examined.