How We Learn: Foundations of Learning and Cognition for K–12 Teachers - EDU-X727V
Course Description
Master the Science of How K-12 Students Learn to Transform Your Teaching with Evidence-Based Strategies that Build Engagement, Metacognition, and Lasting Academic Success for All Learners
How We Learn: Foundations of Learning and Cognition for K–12 Teachers is a comprehensive, research-informed professional development course designed to deepen educators’ understanding of how students learn. Grounded in cognitive science and educational psychology, this course explores the mental processes that influence learning, including attention, memory, motivation, and metacognition.
Offered through the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education in collaboration with the university’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences , the program prepares you to apply best practices to plan, deliver and assess character education in the classroom.
This professional development course, is led by distinguished faculty from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES). SOLES Professional Learning (SPL) educators bring a rich blend of academic expertise and practical, real-world experience to support meaningful learning and application.
Grading and Feedback: This course is self-graded and does not include instructor feedback
Learner Outcomes
- Explain foundational theories of learning and cognition relevant to K-12 education
- Apply principles of cognitive science to inform classroom instruction and support students
- Design inclusive learning environments that support the diverse developmental and cultural needs of all learners
- Implement strategies to foster metacognition and self-regulated learning among students
- Create evidence-based lesson plans that integrate learning science and promote student engagement
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credits in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for students, educators, community leaders, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of social justice and apply it in personal, academic, and civic contexts.
Refund Policy: To receive a refund, students need to drop the course through the MyPCE@USD student account portal before midnight (11:59PT) on the third day of the course. The refund of the course fee will be returned less a processing fee of 10% of the course tuition. No refunds will be issued after this deadline.
Independent Study Self-Paced