Introduction to Learning Theory

1 Unit · Graduate

Effective instructional design begins with an understanding of the learning process. In this course, students will explore the historical path and significance of both formal and informal learning. The course highlights behaviorist, cognitivist, constructivist, connectivist, and associated social learning theories, and their relationship to instructional practices and course design. Non-western learning is also examined to provide cultural context to learning design decisions. Factors that influence contemporary learning, such as motivation, engagement, generative AI, and other new technologies are also explored.