Learning Theory
Education · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall and Winter Both, Every Year
EDUC-2511 prerequisites
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Taking EDUC-2511 is a prerequisite for 4 courses directly, and opens 11 once their own follow-ons are counted.
Where EDUC-2511 counts
Required by 1 program:
- EDUC INTEGRATED BEd/BA/BPHE OR BSc DEGREE (Senior Years Stream)
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Description
This course is an introduction to psychological principles as they apply to the practice of teaching and learning within educational contexts. This course provides an overview of various learning theories and the implications each has for variables such as classroom interaction, motivation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation.
Requisite courses
EDUC-2512 or EDUC-2514 (must be taken concurrently); EDUC-1801 or EDUC-1802 or EDUC-1810 and a minimum 18 completed credit hours of course work [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and EDUC-2501.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.