EIST 6101 Learning Principles in Instructional Systems Technology

The examination of how people learn in a variety of instructional settings. Characteristics of the different learners will be examined. Students investigate several learning theories to inform better instructional design decisions.

Course Goals (CG):
This course has been designed to provide students with the skills of recognizing, differentiating, identifying and applying learning theories as they relate to adult learners' instructional needs. It will expose students to locating and critiquing instructional resources to meet the needs of diverse learners. At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify learner characteristics. (CG1)
Discuss learning theories. (CG2)
Differentiate learning theories from one another. (CG3)
Identify learning theories. (CG4)
Describe instructional settings. (CG5)
Apply learning theories. (CG6)