Cognitive Development and Education

4 credits

This course examines the development of cognition, thinking, and language from infancy to adolescence with implications for education. Topics include learning theories, executive function, memory and language, as well as impacts of technology, poverty, diversity, and bilingualism. Course content focuses on addressing achievement gaps. Students may not receive credit for both EDS 115 and EDS 115GS. Prerequisites: upper-division or graduate majors ED 78 or ED 76 standing or consent of instructor.