Social Context of Learning and Development

This course focuses on the social environment that contributes to the development of children’s minds, language, self, affect, relationships with others, beliefs about learning, experience with/attitudes toward school. The course covers the period from birth through young adulthood. Topics include child development and learning under the influences of family, peers, community, school, and immigration, culture, race/ethnicity, and SES. We will review theoretical frameworks and empirical research and discuss implications for education. Prior coursework in human development, education, and psychology is required, such as EDUC 0300 , EDUC 0400, EDUC 0620 , EDUC 0800 , EDUC 0850, EDUC 1289 , CLPS 0610, CLPS 0620, or equivalents. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.