EMBODIED COGNITION & EDUCATION
Theories of embodied cognition, and related theories of enacted, extended, and embedded cognition, have had increasing influence on general theories of cognition and philosophy of mind, and therefore have importance for education. Featuring interdisciplinary work, with readings and topics drawn from scholarly literature from several fields, including: neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, robotics and artificial intelligence, phenomenology, linguistics, and anthropology. Develop familiarity with the prevailing theories, empirical findings, and methodologies used to investigate ways that the body and body-based processes (such as perception) influence and constitute cognition, and the implications and applications of embodied cognition for education, including learning, assessment, and teaching practices. Apply these theories to research and design projects.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Junior standing Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate through Thought Papers and class discussion an understanding of theories of cognition and research designs from various perspectives; and assess causal claims. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Express in the Thought Papers and Major Paper a developing knowledge of and sensitivity to the influences of culture, environment, and physical abilities on cognitive behaviors. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Demonstrate through Thought Papers and class discussion facility with the relevant theories and research methods. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Demonstrate in Thought Papers, class discussions, and Major Paper and Paper Presentation the relation among research questions, research designs, and conclusions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Produce a Major Paper and Paper Presentation based on student's independent intellectual work. Audience: Graduate 6. Communicate one's own thinking and questions as a Discussion Leader and in class discussions, Thought Papers and Major Paper. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Produce a research paper and presentation based on student's intellectual contributions, supported by the instructor. Audience: Undergraduate 8. Demonstrate ethical conduct and research standards, including proper documentation of outside sources and presentation of one's own ideas in the Major Paper and Paper Presentation. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate through Thought Papers and class discussion an understanding of theories of cognition and research designs from various perspectives; and assess causal claims. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Express in the Thought Papers and Major Paper a developing knowledge of and sensitivity to the influences of culture, environment, and physical abilities on cognitive behaviors. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Demonstrate through Thought Papers and class discussion facility with the relevant theories and research methods. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Demonstrate in Thought Papers, class discussions, and Major Paper and Paper Presentation the relation among research questions, research designs, and conclusions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Produce a Major Paper and Paper Presentation based on student's independent intellectual work. Audience: Graduate 6. Communicate one's own thinking and questions as a Discussion Leader and in class discussions, Thought Papers and Major Paper. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Produce a research paper and presentation based on student's intellectual contributions, supported by the instructor. Audience: Undergraduate 8. Demonstrate ethical conduct and research standards, including proper documentation of outside sources and presentation of one's own ideas in the Major Paper and Paper Presentation. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027