EDEL 515 Developmental Theories of Learning

This course examines the principles pertinent to teaching and learning and emphasizes the use of educational theory and research findings applicable to classroom practices, learning communities and diverse learners’ developmental levels. Students will investigate how to design research-based, socially-emotionally developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences. Thirty hours of certification specific field experience required. In accordance with CT law, districts may require criminal background and/or DCF child abuse and neglect registry checks to participate in the field experiences in this class.  Students are required to follow the background check policies of the district in which they are placed and are responsible for all associated fees.  CCSU is not responsible for district policies.