The preceding propositions have guided the development of the following course objectives:

At the end of this course each student will demonstrate through course assignments the ability to

1. Analyze the educational implications of cognitive, language, personal and social/emotional development of all students (InTASC 1d, 1e, 1f; 2j;10m )
2. Describe and distinguish among major learning theories from behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist disciplines. (InTASC 2a,2d; 7i; 8j )
3. Employ knowledge of learning theories to analyze learning strategies, strengths, and needs.(InTASC 1d, 1e; 7j; 8k, 8p )
4. Apply learning theories to optimize learning for all students that complements their cultural background, race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or special needs. (InTASC 2a, 2d, 2j; 7i; 8k, 8p)
5. Analyze through a theoretical lens the impact on student learning of current educational issues and trends. (InTASC 3i)