EDST 1000U – Foundations of Learning

Educators need a strong framework of how students learn to make sound educational decisions about teaching (Ambrose et al, 2010) and when creating learning tools. This course aims to develop a rich understanding of learning for educators, starting with definitions of learning that consider formal, informal and inquiry learning. The course then explores research-based frameworks for understanding the nature of learning and how it happens, including 1) types of learning , 2) how people learn 3) factors that influence learning including feedback, the learning environments and social interactions 4) learning with technology, and 5) online learning. Students will use these frameworks to analyze real and hypothetical learning situations including their own learning experiences.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Experiential learning: Yes