Connecting Learning Theory to Practice and Scholarship
Facilitator:
Jennifer Eastwood-
eastwood@oakland.edu
Becoming familiar with learning theory not only empowers faculty members to develop more effective and cohesive curricula, but also to speak the language of the community of teaching and learning scholars. In this multidisciplinary FLC, a committed group of faculty members will become familiar with theories of learning and their applications in the literature. We will develop and reflect upon our personal theories of learning and provide constructive criticism as each faculty member creates a publishable work applying theory to teaching practice. Members of the FLC will be provided with a copy of How People Learn (NRC, 2000) and a book of their choice to dig deeper into learning theory.