Foundations of the Learning Sciences

(3 Credits)

This course examines theoretical lenses from the learning sciences, including constructivism, constructionism, socio-constructivism, situativity, and cultural-context frameworks—and applies them to analyze real-world learning environments. Through weekly readings, collaborative reading annotations, in-class activities, and a semester-long field observation project, students bridge theory and practice, and develop skills in evaluating and designing learning experiences across material, social, and cultural contexts.