Examines stages of the cognitive, affective and physical domains of student development. Includes analysis and discussion of basic theories of learning and teaching and their applications to classroom situations including diversity and individual differences as factors influencing student learning (including socioeconomic diversity, cultural diversity and the needs of special education students, gifted and talented education and English Language Learners), motivation and classroom management. Assessment issues including formal and informal assessment, norm referenced and criterion referenced testing, and the implications of assessment measures (such
as the Maryland Common Core Curriculum Standards) for learning and teaching are also examined. Includes student-centered approaches to learning (including service-learning activities). Recommended prerequisite: PSY-203. [3 credits]