ED 856 - Theory of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

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This course is designed to prepare faculty without a formal background or previous training in teaching and learning to apply at least two basic principles of effective teaching; the planning and instruction, and thus provide an andragogical foundation on which to build. The course will address the science of learning, motivation, diversity, individual differences, and other such topics. The overall goal is to increase participants’ andragogical awareness to identify and justify well-founded decisions that impact and benefit student learning.