HT-100 Cognitive Development, Education, and the Brain
Kurt Fischer
This yearlong course (credited as two courses) provides an integrative, interactive survey of knowledge and research in cognitive development and neuroscience from infancy through early adulthood. Topics include normal cognitive and emotional development and their relation to learning and education. Among the major theoretical orientations are Piaget, Vygotsky, information processing, emotion theory, neural networks, dynamic systems, modularity/constraints, skill theory, and universal design for learning. The course makes use of extensive Web-based material and classroom interaction, with most lectures available online instead of in the classroom. Leading scholars in the field will join the class in person and via video. Students will complete a major project over the two terms. This is a required course for Ed.M. students in the Mind, Brain, and Education Program.
This course is also offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Psychology 1607.
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Prerequisite: A background in education, biology, cognitive science, or psychology is desirable.