EDF 7232a
Analysis of Learning Theories for Instruction
Dr. Kay W. Allen
Fall 2004

CLASS NOTICE: Class meets in the Education Building, Room 208.

Instructor Contact:

Instructor Dr. Kay W. Allen

Upon this gifted age, in its dark hour,
Rains from the sky a meteoric shower of facts. . .
They lie unquestioned, uncombined:
Wisdom enough to leech us of our ill
Is daily spun, but there exists no loom
To weave it into fabric . . .
Edna St. Vincent Millay (1939)

"We don't see things as they are,
we see them as we are." (Anais Nin)

"Culture creates special forms of behavior. . ."
(Vygotsky, 1930/1966 p. 19.)

e-mail kallen@mail.ucf.edu
Contact E-mail is the preferred method of contact.
E-mail is checked daily on weekdays and most weekends.
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Office Education Building 220P
Office
Phone 		(407)823-2037
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By appointment:
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Electronic office hours: (e-mail)
Tues. 1:30 -3:30
Wed. 1:30 -3:30

In office:
Thursday 3:00 - 5:30 and
1/2 hour before and after class at class location.
Department Educational Studies
Course Web Address http://reach.ucf.edu/~edf7232a/

Course Description:

EDF 7232 was designed to be the first course in a series of four core courses for the specialist (Ed.S.) and doctoral (Ed.D.) degree programs in Curriculum and Instruction. The catalogue description states that this course is the analysis of theories and research relevant to understanding learning in educational settings.

In EDF 7232 each student will be expected to interrelate learning on the topics covered and demonstrate the ability to convey ideas in both written and oral form during activities and presentations.

EDF 7232a will be a modified seminar format. Students will work in groups to prepare presentations.

Prerequisites: Admission to advanced graduate program (Ed.D, Ph.D. or Ed. Specialist) and EDF6259 or equivalent.


Texts:

Driscoll, Marcy P. (2000) Psychology of Learning for Instruction.(2nd ed.).
Published by Allyn & Bacon
ISBN 0-205-26321-6

Schunk, D. H. (2004). Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective (4th ed.).
Published by Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall
ISBN 0-13-038496-8

Resource Books:

Bigge, M. L. & Shermis, S.S. (1999).Learning Theories for Teachers. (6th ed.). NY: Longman

Byrnes, J.P. (1996). Cognitive Development and Learning in Instructioinal Contexts. Boston, Allyn & Bacon

Gredler, Margaret E. (2005). .Learning and Instruction: Theory Into Practice. (5th ed.).
Published by Merrill
ISBN 0-13-012227-0

Lefrancois, G.R. (2000) (4th ed.). Theories of Human Learning. U.S.: Wadsworth

Ormrod, J.E. (1999). (3rd ed.). Human Learning. Columbia, Ohio: Merrill

Suggested background reading for class. (Most or all articles will be on reserve in the CMC (Curriculum Material Center, first floor Education Building)

Bereiter, C. (1990). Aspects of an educational learning theory. Review of Educational Research, 60(4), 603-624.

Dolby, N. (1997). Hope gods, and corporate culture: Three paths for the future of America's children [Review of the books: Horace's Hope: What works for the American high school, The end of educaiton: Redefining the value of school, and Kinderculture: The corporate construction of childhood]. Educational Researcher, 26(9), 3-40.

Kennedy, M.M. (1997). The connection between research and practice. Educational Researcher, 26(7), 4-12.Kessels, J. & Korthagen, F. (1996). The relationship between theory and practice: Back to the classics. Educational Researcher, 25(3), 17-22.

Kessels, J. & Korthagen, F. (1996). The relationship between theory and practice: Back to the classics. Educational Researcher, 25(3), 17-22.

Prawat, R.S. (1999). Dewey, Peirce, and the learning paradox. American Educational Research Journal. 36(1), 47-76.

Sikula, J., Buttery, T.J. & Guyton, E. (Eds.). (1996). Handbook of research on teacher education: A Project of the Association of Teacher Educators (2nd. ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster Macmillan.
This book is a compilation of research and readings in the area of teacher education. It is available as a reference book only.

St. Julien, J. (1997). Three books and one story: Making connections to learning [Review of the books Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies, The Engine of Reason, the Seat of the Soul: A Philosophical Journey into the Brain, and Galatea]. Educational Researcher, 26(1), 37-40.

Additional resources are posted on the course web page under "Readings".

Helpful Resources:

Galvin, Jose L. (1999) Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Pyrczak Publishing Company. ISBN 1-884585-18-3

Hamper, R. J. & Baugh, L. S. (1995) Handbook for Writing Proposals. Lincolnwood, Ill:USA : NTC Pub. Group. ISBN 0844232734

Madsen, D. (1991). Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion. Jossey-Bass; ISBN: 1555423892

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) (5th or most current edition)

Protocols for Electronic or On-Line Communications

Student Guide to WebCT http://reach.ucf.edu/~coursdev/webct_tutorials/index.html
 Course Development & Web Services' "Student Guide to WebCT"
- a pdf document that explains for students how to use WebCT.

Online Learning Orientation - You can access online learning orientation by going to the following website:

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