EDAE 668 - Cognitive Theory and Learning Transfer

We will investigate prior and current work in cognitive science that informs us how learning occurs. Concepts such as schema theory, scaffolding, and cultural influences lead to or inhibit the transfer or application of knowledge and skills outside of the learning environment. How we can use these concepts to enrich the learning experience and transfer will be developed through papers and presentations on current literature and application.

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• How the Brain Learns, 5th Ed. (2017)
  Sousa, D.A.
  ISBN: 9781412997973
• Learning Transfer in Adult Education. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 137. (2013)
  Kaiser, L.M.R., Kaminski, K., & Foley, J.M.
  ISBN: 9781118640951
• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Ed. (2020)
  American Psychological Association

Learning Transfer in Adult Education. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Issue 137 is also available at Wiley online at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ace.v2013.137/issuetoc