HOW PEOPLE LEARN
Introduction to theories of learning in formal and informal settings, including theories related to memory, learning, and intelligence; cognitive, social, and affective aspects of learning; the influence of context on learning, including learning with psychological tools, such as language and technological resources; individual differences that may affect learning; and practical applications of learning theory.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Acquire a strong foundation in current and past psychological theories of learning Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize and synthesize multiple perspectives on knowledge, learning, and cognition Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply fundamental theories and multiple perspectives to everyday learning environments. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate effectively in collaborative work, so students may share their knowledge, wisdom, and values with others across social and professional settings Audience: Undergraduate 5. Understand and evaluate their own learning processes Audience: Undergraduate 6. Conduct research, analyze, and interpret resulting data; and create clear and concise reports of their research Audience: Undergraduate 7. Demonstrate a knowledge of and sensitivity to human diversity in terms of individual abilities and orientations and sociocultural backgrounds. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Acquire a strong foundation in current and past psychological theories of learning Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize and synthesize multiple perspectives on knowledge, learning, and cognition Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply fundamental theories and multiple perspectives to everyday learning environments. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate effectively in collaborative work, so students may share their knowledge, wisdom, and values with others across social and professional settings Audience: Undergraduate 5. Understand and evaluate their own learning processes Audience: Undergraduate 6. Conduct research, analyze, and interpret resulting data; and create clear and concise reports of their research Audience: Undergraduate 7. Demonstrate a knowledge of and sensitivity to human diversity in terms of individual abilities and orientations and sociocultural backgrounds. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027