· The student will develop skills in analyzing and testing learning practices

· The student will develop an understanding of human cognitive processes

· The student will develop an understanding of the practical application of learning theory

COURSE EXPECTATIONS AND EVALUATION
Read each chapter and write a 1-2 page summary of each to be submitted to the university. – 20%

PROJECT
Write a comprehensive paper on TWO of these learning approaches: Include: history, explanation of theory, significant contributors, strengths and weaknesses, research, applications, and your professional assessment. 10-15 typed pages each. – 40%

1 Behavioral Learning –B F Skinner

2 Gestalt Theory

3 The Theories of Jean Piaget

4 The Theories of E L Thorndike

FINAL EXAM
There will be one written exam, provided by the Instructor when all written coursework has been completed. It will be an open-book exam consisting of multiple-choice, short answer, and essay length questions. The student will have one week after receiving the exam to complete the exam and return it to the Instructor. – 40%

COURSE PREREQUISITE: A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for admission to this course of study. 

COURSE DELIVERY: This course shall be delivered completely through online interaction via the Internet or other acceptable distance learning medium(s). Due to this being a non-traditional program, traditional classroom residency is not required. Therefore, you are expected to independently read and analyze the subject matter with me performing the roles of an advisor and mentor.