EDU 521 - Fostering Effective Learner Dispositions

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree
Term: Varies

This course is designed to engage participants in learning and critical thinking about theories related to self-regulation and motivation. It draws on literature which emphasizes the interwoven nature of motivation and self-regulation. In the beginning of the course, participants will consider how goals, metacognition, and self-monitoring strategies are related to motivation in the classroom. By the end of the course, participants will apply their theoretical knowledge towards the development of appropriate classroom practices or tools with the goal of increasing self-regulation in students.