EDP 310 - Learning and Memory
Spring 2018, Session B
Class #18979 and 14843
Monday, 3/12/2018 - Tuesday, 5/1/2018
COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor Information
Lead Instructor: Erin Bartosik
ASU Email:
Phone: Conference calls can be arranged as
needed Skype ID: erinbartosik
Office Hours: By appointment, phone, or Skype
Catalog Description
Human behavior in educational situations. Individual differences, factors affecting learning,
behavioral and cognitive learning, motivation, testing, and assessment.
Detailed Description
Specifically, this course is designed to explore information and theories revolving around how
our minds work. Primary topics of interest will be how the brain works, how we learn, and how
behaviorist views of learning impact our understanding of the human mind. Topics covered in
this course include:
● Learning and Memory, and You
● Brain Basics
● Behaviorism
● Social Cognitive Theory and Cognition
● Developmental Perspectives
● Problems with Memory
Prerequisites
None.
Course Format
This class will be conducted as an online learning course, including but not limited to online
discussions, quizzes/study questions, and written and applied projects. For an accelerated 7.5
week session, a student should be prepared to spend approximately 5-6 hours a week on
coursework for a 1-credit class.
Course Texts, Materials, and Resources
Required Course Text
There is no textbook for this course. All course content is located in, or is linked from, the
course Blackboard shell.
Provided Materials and Resources
ASU Online Course Materials are available via My ASU in the My Classes area. All ASU
students have free access to this web resource, including the ASU Blackboard Course
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, Management System.
● For help accessing the online course materials, including logging on, submitting
work, troubleshooting, etc., please refer to the ASU Online Technical Support
page or the Technical Support page located in the online course materials.
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, ● To monitor the status of campus networks and services, please visit the ASU
System Health portal.
● My Apps provides free software tools, including free virus scan software, online
applications, and information about discounted software for purchase.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
● Assess factors of learning and memory in their own lives.
● Describe and differentiate between the provided perspectives of learning through
various theoretical lenses.
● Explain theories of learning and analyze these concepts in real-world applications.
● Apply learning and memory theories to their own life situations.
Indicators and Professional Standards
This course is aligned to the following standards:
● International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Teachers
Course Assignments
Specific details for each assignment can be located in the online course materials.
Please Note: The major assignments for this course will be automatically routed through
SafeAssign, a web- based plagiarism detection service. This service generates an originality
report that identifies all material in the student paper that appears to be derived from other
sources, including both sources that are properly acknowledged and cited and any that are not.
The report will be reviewed before your assignment is graded.
Tentative Course Schedule
Please refer to the separate course schedule.
Signature Assignment
A signature assignment provides direct evidence of student achievement and progress. The
signature assignment in this course is intended to assess important skills and abilities and to
identify areas of strength and challenge; it is meant to be cumulative and to help instructors
review a student's progress towards the course outcomes. Signature assignments also serve as
a component of the program assessment. Your signature assignment will be submitted to
Blackboard.
Mini-Project
For the last unit of the course, you will demonstrate what you’ve learned about the various
theories and concepts discussed in this class. You will create an outline of class theories as they
relate to your life. Next, you will create a digital presentation to educate others on your
perspective of learning and memory in everyday life. Specific guidelines and grading criteria will
be posted in Blackboard. Be certain to produce a professional product, as writing, grammar,
organization, and comprehensiveness will be expected. Helpful tips for presentation design and
instructions will be provided in Blackboard.
STUDENT SUCCESS
To be a successful student in an online course, you must:
● check the course daily for announcements and email messages;
● communicate regularly with your instructor and peers;
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Spring 2018, Session B
Class #18979 and 14843
Monday, 3/12/2018 - Tuesday, 5/1/2018
COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor Information
Lead Instructor: Erin Bartosik
ASU Email:
Phone: Conference calls can be arranged as
needed Skype ID: erinbartosik
Office Hours: By appointment, phone, or Skype
Catalog Description
Human behavior in educational situations. Individual differences, factors affecting learning,
behavioral and cognitive learning, motivation, testing, and assessment.
Detailed Description
Specifically, this course is designed to explore information and theories revolving around how
our minds work. Primary topics of interest will be how the brain works, how we learn, and how
behaviorist views of learning impact our understanding of the human mind. Topics covered in
this course include:
● Learning and Memory, and You
● Brain Basics
● Behaviorism
● Social Cognitive Theory and Cognition
● Developmental Perspectives
● Problems with Memory
Prerequisites
None.
Course Format
This class will be conducted as an online learning course, including but not limited to online
discussions, quizzes/study questions, and written and applied projects. For an accelerated 7.5
week session, a student should be prepared to spend approximately 5-6 hours a week on
coursework for a 1-credit class.
Course Texts, Materials, and Resources
Required Course Text
There is no textbook for this course. All course content is located in, or is linked from, the
course Blackboard shell.
Provided Materials and Resources
ASU Online Course Materials are available via My ASU in the My Classes area. All ASU
students have free access to this web resource, including the ASU Blackboard Course
1
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, Management System.
● For help accessing the online course materials, including logging on, submitting
work, troubleshooting, etc., please refer to the ASU Online Technical Support
page or the Technical Support page located in the online course materials.
1
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/30681143/EDP-310-Learning-Syllabusdocx/
, ● To monitor the status of campus networks and services, please visit the ASU
System Health portal.
● My Apps provides free software tools, including free virus scan software, online
applications, and information about discounted software for purchase.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
● Assess factors of learning and memory in their own lives.
● Describe and differentiate between the provided perspectives of learning through
various theoretical lenses.
● Explain theories of learning and analyze these concepts in real-world applications.
● Apply learning and memory theories to their own life situations.
Indicators and Professional Standards
This course is aligned to the following standards:
● International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Teachers
Course Assignments
Specific details for each assignment can be located in the online course materials.
Please Note: The major assignments for this course will be automatically routed through
SafeAssign, a web- based plagiarism detection service. This service generates an originality
report that identifies all material in the student paper that appears to be derived from other
sources, including both sources that are properly acknowledged and cited and any that are not.
The report will be reviewed before your assignment is graded.
Tentative Course Schedule
Please refer to the separate course schedule.
Signature Assignment
A signature assignment provides direct evidence of student achievement and progress. The
signature assignment in this course is intended to assess important skills and abilities and to
identify areas of strength and challenge; it is meant to be cumulative and to help instructors
review a student's progress towards the course outcomes. Signature assignments also serve as
a component of the program assessment. Your signature assignment will be submitted to
Blackboard.
Mini-Project
For the last unit of the course, you will demonstrate what you’ve learned about the various
theories and concepts discussed in this class. You will create an outline of class theories as they
relate to your life. Next, you will create a digital presentation to educate others on your
perspective of learning and memory in everyday life. Specific guidelines and grading criteria will
be posted in Blackboard. Be certain to produce a professional product, as writing, grammar,
organization, and comprehensiveness will be expected. Helpful tips for presentation design and
instructions will be provided in Blackboard.
STUDENT SUCCESS
To be a successful student in an online course, you must:
● check the course daily for announcements and email messages;
● communicate regularly with your instructor and peers;
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