This schedule outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames, readings, and assignments. Note: Lesson weeks start on Wednesday morning and end on Tuesday evening in this course.
Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).
To access articles on the E-Reserves, select Library Resources in your course navigation, or browse the Library E-Reserves Search and search for your instructor's last name.
Lesson 1: Orientation
Lesson 1
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- Set up Slack account and introduce yourself via Slack in the #intros channel.
- Fill out the Profile Survey.
- Be sure to carefully read syllabus and alert instructor if you choose the individual pathway.
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Lesson 2: Everyday Perspectives and Overview
Lesson 2
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- Rose, M. (2001). The working life of a waitress. Mind, Culture, and Activity, 8(1), 3–27. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327884MCA0801_02
- Driscoll, M. (2005). Chapter 1: Introduction to theories of learning and instruction. Psychology of learning for instruction (pp. 1–29). Pearson. Available on E-Reserves.
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Assignments |
- Slack Discussion: React to “Working Life of a Waitress” in your assigned group Slack channel.
- Submit Version 1.0 of your Personal Learning History (Living Document).
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Lesson 3: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism
Lesson 3
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- Yilmaz, K. (2011). The cognitive perspective on learning: Its theoretical underpinnings and implications for classroom practices. The Clearing House, 84(1), 204–212. https://doi.org/10.1080/00098655.2011.568989
- Driscoll, M. (2005). Chapter 2: Radical behaviorism. Psychology of learning for Instruction (pp. 29–69). Pearson. Available on E-Reserves.
- Sherin, B. (2017). Constructivist learning. In K. Peppler (Ed.), Sage encyclopedia of out-of-school learning (pp. 143-145). Sage.
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Assignments |
- With your group, create an infographic (or related visualization) for behaviorist, cognitivist, and constructivist perspectives and share to Slack in the #sharing channel.
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Lesson 4: Situated Cognition
Lesson 4
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- Brown, J. S., Collins, A., & Duguid, P. (1989). Situated cognition and the culture of learning. Educational Researcher, 18(1), 32–42. https://doi.org/10.3102%2F0013189X018001032
- Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (1990). Anchored instruction and its relationship to situated cognition. Educational Researcher, 19(6), 2–10. https://doi.org/10.3102%2F0013189X019006002
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Assignments |
- Submit Process Letter #1 (described in syllabus).
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Lesson 5: Situated Learning and Communities of Practice
Lesson 5
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- Esmonde, I. (2016). Power and sociocultural theories of learning (p. 6-27). In Esmonde, I., & Booker, A. N. (Eds.). (2016). Power and privilege in the learning sciences: Critical and sociocultural theories of learning. Taylor & Francis. Available on E-Reserves.
- Lave, J. (1991). Situating learning in communities of practice. Perspectives on Socially Shared Cognition, 2, 63–82. Available on E-Reserves.
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- Slack Discussion: Discuss perspectives presented by the articles in your assigned group channel on Slack.
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Lesson 6: Theory-Into-Practice
Lesson 6
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Available on E-Reserves:
Note: Choose two of the following to read, based on emerging interests:
- Expansions on theory:
- Family Learning (Brahms)
- CHAT (Roth)
- Apprenticeship (Hay)
- Learning Pathways (Kirshner et al.)
- Everyday Expertise (Zimmerman)
- Theory enacted in specific settings:
- Fifth Dimension (Cole)
- Computer Clubhouses (Rusk & Resnick)
- La Clase Magica (Vasquez & Telles)
- YouMedia (Pinkard)
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Assignments |
- Slack Discussion: Discuss perspectives presented by the articles in your assigned group channel on Slack.
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Lesson 7: Reflection and Process Report
Lesson 7
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- No new readings this week.
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Assignments |
- Refine and revise the infographic concept maps created in the previous weeks to include situated/sociocultural theories. Post revised version to Slack in the #sharing channel.
- Report / check in with group on Learning Community Analysis (This template can help jump-start analysis and discussion).
- Submit Process Letter #2 (described in syllabus).
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Lesson 8: Critical Perspectives
Lesson 8
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- Slack Discussion: Discuss perspectives presented by the articles in your assigned group channel on Slack.
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Lesson 9: Culture and Diversity
Lesson 9
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- Moll, L. C., Amanti, C., Neff, D., & Gonzalez, N. (1992). Funds of knowledge for teaching: Using a qualitative approach to connect homes and classrooms. Theory into Practice, 31(2), 132–141. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405849209543534
- Nasir, N. I. S., & Cooks, J. (2009). Becoming a hurdler: How learning settings afford identities. Anthropology & Education Quarterly, 40(1), 41-61.
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- Slack Discussion: Discuss perspectives presented by the articles in your assigned group channel on Slack.
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Lesson 10: Informal Learning
Lesson 10
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- Rogoff, B., Callanan, M., Gutierrez, K. D., & Erickson, F. (2016). The organization of informal learning. Review of Research in Education, 40(1), 356-401. https://doi.org/10.3102%2F0091732X16680994
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- Slack Discussion: Discuss perspectives presented by the articles in your assigned group channel on Slack.
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Lesson 11: From Informal to Connected Learning
Lesson 11
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- Choose one of the following:
- Ito, M., Gutiérrez, K., Livingstone, S., Penuel, B., Rhodes, J., Salen, K., Schor, J., Sefton-Green, J., & Watkins, S. C. (2013). Part 2: Connected learning. In Connected learning: An agenda for research and design (pp. 32–87). Digital Media and Learning Research Hub. Available on E-Reserves.
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Assignments |
- Submit Process Letter #3 (described in syllabus).
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Lesson 12: Reflection and Process Report
Lesson 12
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- No new readings this week.
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Assignments |
- Report / check in with group on Learning Community Analysis.
- Submit Personal Learning History 2.0 (as annotations in original document).
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Lesson 13: Interest-Driven Threads
Lesson 13
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- Informal Learning: Barron, B. (2006). Interest and self-sustained learning as catalysts of development: A learning ecology perspective. Human Development, 49(4), 193–224. https://doi.org/10.1159/000094368
- Critical Perspectives:
- Kumashiro, K. K. (2000). Toward a theory of anti-oppressive education. Review of Educational Research, 70(1), 25–53. http://ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/docview/214114515
- Paris, D. (2012). Culturally sustaining pedagogy: A needed change in stance, terminology, and practice. Educational Researcher, 41(3), 93–97. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X12441244
- Sociocultural Theories of Learning: Rogoff, B., Paradise, R., Arauz, R. M., Correa-Chávez, M., & Angelillo, C. (2003). Firsthand learning through intent participation. Annual Review of Psychology, 54(1), 175–203. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.54.101601.145118
- Explore LOPI Website, including videos.
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Assignments |
- Slack Discussion: Discuss perspectives presented by the articles in your assigned group channel on Slack.
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Lesson 14: Interest-Driven Threads Continued
Lesson 14
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- Informal Learning: Crowley, K., & Jacobs, M. (2002). Building islands of expertise in everyday family activity. Learning conversations in museums. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
- Critical Perspectives: Harris, A., & Leonardo, Z. (2018). Intersectionality, race-gender subordination, and education. Review of Research in Education, 42(1), 1-27.
- Sociocultural Theories of Learning: Lave, J. (2008). Epilogue: Situated learning and changing practice. In A. Amin & J. Roberts (Eds.), Community, economic creativity, and organization (pp. 283–296). Oxford University Press. Available on E-Reserves.
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Assignments |
- Slack Discussion: Discuss perspectives presented by the articles in your assigned group channel on Slack.
- Complete SEEQ (Student Educational Experience Questionnaire)
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Lesson 15: Reflecting on Learning and Theories of Learning
Lesson 15
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Assignments |
- Final Paper with embedded annotations
- Meta-Reflection on Learning and Self-Assessment.
- Learning Community Analysis.
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