EDS 108GSCulture, Cognition, and Schooling in the Americas
This seminar examines sociocultural approaches to cognitive development, with emphasis on how indigenous communities of the Americas engage in caregiving and educating young children. Cognitive development and learning theories will be explored from infancy through adolescence within cultural contexts of the Americas. Connections will be made to ways to transform public education in the United States. The course will integrate field experiences in Ecuador and individual experiences of students. Program or materials fees may apply.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing and department approval. Students must apply and be accepted to the Global Seminar Program in order to enroll.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (1)
- Education Sciences (B.S.)