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Learning Theory

EDUC-500

CG Section 8WK 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 Modified 12/12/2022  Contact Information

See detailed faculty information in Canvas.  Course Description

An overview of the teaching-learning process. Topics include learning theory, individual differences, motivation, human development, exceptionality, teaching methodology, measurement and evaluation.

Requisites

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog (https://catalog.liberty.edu/).

 Rationale

When educators have an understanding of advanced learning theories and current research, they are better prepared to apply the most appropriate and effective theories and approaches in various educational settings, which increases the academic and behavioral success of their learners. This course integrates a Christian worldview as students explore topics including individual differences, motivation, human development, exceptionality, teaching strategies, at-risk students, and classroom management.

 Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Evaluate key learning theories through the lens of a Biblical worldview, and describe the strengths and limitations of each theory.

B. Apply knowledge of social, emotional, and moral development in considering how to solve problems in the classroom.

C. List, define, and apply qualities of effective learning and teaching based on Biblical principles.

D. Analyze the learning processes associated with behavioral learning theory.

E. Analyze structures of social-cognitive learning theory.

F. Analyze and apply constructivist learning theory approaches.

G. Analyze student diverse characteristics and learners with special needs and their influence on learning

H. Evaluate instructional methods and designs using concepts from behavioral, social-cognitive, and information-processing

theories of learning.

I. Analyze how environmental factors interact with students’ characteristics to affect motivation to learn.

J. Create a personal theory as an effective role model integrating the personal and professional qualities of an educator with Biblical principles.

 Course Resources

Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: Liberty University Online Bookstore (https://bncvirtual.com/liberty).

Additional Materials for Learning

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A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Canvas recommended browsers (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-

computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66)

D. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

E. APA Style Guide (http://apastyle.apa.org/)

F. LUOWritingStyleGuide(https://www.liberty.edu/online/casas/writing-center/writing-style-guides/)

 Course Assignments

    Textbook readings and lecture presentations Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations (https://www.liberty.edu/institutional-effectiveness/student- expectations/), the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each Discussion will be completed in 2 parts: a thread addressing the instructor’s prompt and 2 replies to classmates’ threads. The thread must be at least 400 words and the replies must be at least 200 words each. Each thread must include at least 2 references in current APA format. (CLO: A, C, G, I, J)

Social and Emotional Development Assignment

The candidate will complete a template based off “Social and Emotional Development” and readings from the Slavin and Schunk textbook. All sources must be cited in current APA format. (Outcomes: A, B, J)

Journal Article Review Assignment

The candidate will review and critique the journal article, “Adopting a Stance: Bandura and Vygotsky on Professional Development” with applications to personal and professional development. The review must be 1-2 pages and follow current APA format. (Outcomes: A, E, H, J).

Character Education Interview Assignment

For this assignment, the candidate will select either a teacher or a parent to inquire about his/her school experiences regarding character education. The candidate must explain the requirements of the assignment and ask permission to take notes and record the participant’s answers. The candidate is responsible for locating this person. The School of Education Field Office will not assist in locating a parent or teacher. In addition, school districts are not responsible for assisting the student in locating a parent or teach to complete this assignment. (CLO: A, B, C, J)

Video Clip Analysis: Social Development Theory Assignment

The candidate will view the teaching video and answer questions provided. Each question must be answered in at least 150 words. Responses must be in current APA format and include a title and reference page. At least 1 source must be cited in current APA format. This paper will be submitted as a Word document. (Outcomes: F, H, I, J)

Annotated Bibliography

The candidate must submit an Annotated Bibliography in current APA format. The bibliography must contain at least 6 scholarly sources from Liberty University’s online databases (http://www.liberty.edu/library) that are pertinent to the topics being studied. All sources must be published within the past 5 years. For this Annotated Bibliography assignment, the candidate must not include any textbook from this course. (CLO: J)

Video Analysis Tool: Long-term Retention Assignment

The candidate will view the teaching video and answer questions provided. Each question should be answered in at least 150

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words. Responses must be in current APA format and include a title and reference page. At least 1 source must be cited in current APA format. This paper will be submitted as a Word document. (CLO: A, C, H, J)

Personal Theory as an Effective Role Model Paper

The candidate will create his/her own personal theory of being an effective role model as it relates to you specifically as an educator, an administrator, and/or a leader. The paper must be 7 pages: 5 pages for the body, 1 title page, and 1 reference page. It must include at least 6 scholarly sources, plus both course textbooks (Slavin & Schunk and Van Brummelen). All sources must be published within the past 5 years. (Outcomes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)

Quizzes (9)

The candidate will complete 9 quizzes based on the current APA manual and on textbook readings. Each quiz will consist of 20– 30 multiple choice or true/false questions. The quizzes are open-book, open-notes, and will have a specified time limit. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)

 Course Grading

10

Discussions (2 at 75 pts ea) 150

75

Journal Article Review Assignment 75

75 75

75

Video Analysis Tool: Long-term Retention Assignment 75

150

Quizzes (2 at 20 pts ea, 7 at 30 pts ea) 250

Course Requirements Checklist

Social and Emotional Development Assignment

Character Education Interview Assignment

Video Clip Analysis: Social Development Theory Assignment

Annotated Bibliography

Personal Theory as an Effective Role Model Paper

Total

 Policies

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Late Assignment Policy

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.

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2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.

3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special

circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by

the instructor.

4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date

outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

Disability Assistance

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation- support/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/). Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Liberty+University+Discrimination,+Harassment,+and+Sexual+Misconduct+Policy) or

the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures (https://www.liberty.edu/disability-support/wp- content/uploads/sites/106/2022/01/Disability-Grievance-Procedures.pdf).

Course Attendance

In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More information regarding the attendance policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Online+Attendance+and+Non-Attendance) can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs (https://www.liberty.edu/academics/course-catalogs/). Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options. Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non- Attendance (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Unofficial+Withdrawals)). Students wishing to withdraw from courses after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.

              Grading Scale

        A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D-

940- 1010

920- 939

900- 919

860- 899

840- 859

820- 839

780- 819

760- 779

740- 759

700- 739

680- 699

F

679 and below

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Add/Drop Policy

The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory

(https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Dropping+and+Adding+Online+Classes).

Honor Code

Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian

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community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/ (https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/).

 Schedule

  When Topic Notes

     Course Overview

Student Acknowledgements

Course Requirements Checklist Advising Guide Acknowledgement

     Module 1: Week 1

Learn

Read: 2 items Watch: 4 items Explore: 8 items

    Apply

Discussion: Analysis and Application of the “One Anothers” found in Scripture Quiz: Study of Learning/Cognitive Development

Quiz: APA Sources and References

   Module 2: Week 2

Learn

Read: 2 items Watch: 3 items Explore: 2 items

    Apply

Social and Emotional Development Assignment Quiz: APA Manuscript Structure and Content Quiz: Social, Moral, and Emotional Development

   Module 3: Week 3

Learn

Read: 3 items Watch: 3 items Explore: 2 items

  Apply

Journal Article Review Assignment

Quiz: Behavioral Theory/Social Cognitive Theory

    Module 4: Week 4

Learn

Read: 2 items Watch: 1 item

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 When Topic Notes

   Apply Character Education Interview Assignment Quiz: Cognitive Theories of Learning

   Module 5: Week 5

Learn

Read: 2 items Watch: 2 items Explore: 2 items

    Apply

Video Clip Analysis: Social Development Theory Assignment Annotated Bibliography Assignment

Quiz: Student-Centered and Constructivist Approaches to Instruction

   Module 6: Week 6

Learn

Read: 4 items Watch: 2 items

    Apply

Discussion: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit as We Approach all Learners Quiz: Student Diversity and Learners with Exceptionalities

   Module 7: Week 7

Learn

Read: 3 items Watch: 1 item

    Apply

Personal Theory as an Effective Role Model Paper

Quiz: Motivating Students to Learn/Effective Learning Environments

 Module 8: Week 8

Learn

Read: 1 item Watch: 2 items

  Apply Video Analysis Tool: Long-term Retention Assignment

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