This document outlines the course details and requirements for EPSY 5550: Theories of Learning in Education at the University of North Texas during the Spring 2012 semester. The course will be taught by Dr. Wendy Middlemiss and aims to provide students with an understanding of major learning theories, how learning occurs, and how to structure learning environments. Requirements include Thinking About Learning activities, Interactive Discussion Posts, a midterm exam, final exam, and summary papers. The document also provides the course schedule, grading scale, university policies, and contact information.

1. EPSY 5550: Theories of Learning in Education
Development and Family Studies; EPSY
University of North Texas
Spring, 2012
Instructor: Dr. Wendy Middlemiss Office: Matthews Hall
304H
Phone: 940 369 8870 Office hours: By appointment and
e-mail: [email protected] Monday and Wednesday,
9:30am -10:30am;
Text: Ormond, J. E. (2012). Human Learning. 6
th
Ed. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN 10: 0-13-259518-4
Goals: Your work and participation in this class will provide
you the opportunity to gain a firm foundation in
the following areas:
What is the definition of learning and how does learning occur.
What are the major theories concerning how learning occurs.

2. How can learning environments be structured to support
learning activities.
Course Requirements
GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Statement regarding Discriminatory Practices: The University
of North Texas’ College of Education does
not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and
admission of students, the recruitment
or employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of
its programs and activities, as specified by
Federal laws and regulations. The designated liaison for the
Department of Educational Psychology is
Devin Callahan, Room 316, Matthews Hall 204. The student has
the responsibility of informing the
course instructor of any disabling condition which will require
modifications to avoid discrimination.
Thinking About Learning (TAL) activities.
These activities will give us the opportunity to build our
understanding of some of the specific elements
presented in each of the theories and learning concepts
discussed. Each week there will be a question
posted or an activity to complete that will use the information
presented. The purpose of the Thinking

3. About Learning activities is to take the information you read
and make it useable/applicable. In this
manner, we will begin the process of synthesis with the
information. TAL activities are worth 10 points
each for a total of 150 points toward your final grade
accumulation.
For each activity, you will learn most effectively and be
make sure that you use the theory principles in the work that
you submit. Be thorough and thoughtful.
Interactive Discussion Points (IDP)
These activities will generally be completed using the
Discussion Board. Each week, in the Week folder,
you will find a link to a discussion. In the lecture, there will be
a point to be discussed. Read the material,
give some thought to the question and then make a post to the
Discussion Group. You will be responsible
for 2 postings (minimum) for each week. The discussion should
be interactive. Please post to a thread or
conversation [for those of us who are older and started our
technological lives with stationary phones
and party lines] or begin a thread. Wait for responses and then
respond to the continued discussion.
Each week, you can earn 10 points for your discussion postings.

4. [10 points each week for a total of 150
points].
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Midterm [50 points]
Final [50 points]
The format of these evaluative exercises will be deter mined by
mid February.
Summary Paper. Compare two approaches to learning as applied
to a learning context. We will discuss
this as the semester goes forward. [100 points]
Eagle mail. All students should activate and regularly check
their Eagle Mail (e-mail account). Eagle Mail is
used for official communications from the University to
students. Many important announcements for the
University and College are sent to students via Eagle Mail. For
information about Eagle Mail, including how to
activate an account and how to have Eagle Mail forwarded to
another e-mail address, visit:
https://eaglemail.unt.edu.

5. Academic honesty. It is expected that students will conform to
the University of North Texas’ Code of
Student Conducted and Discipline as outlined in the
undergraduate catalog (see also the Student Handbook
which can be found on line at www.unt.edu). This states in part
that all instances of cheating, fabrication and
plagiarism are prohibited and will be reported. Any student who
assists in any form of dishonesty is equally as
guilty as the student who accepts such assistance. Any work
submitted to me with your name alone on it
should represent your work alone. To the extent that others
contribute ideas, suggestions, they must be
directly credited by name (and full cite as appropriate).
Disciplinary action will be taken against any student
found in violation of the Code, which may include failure in the
course and possible expulsion from the
University.
If you have questions about what constitutes plagiarism or
cheatin, please ask. Thank you.
https://eaglemail.unt.edu/
http://www.unt.edu/
COURSE SCHEDULE

6. TAL: Thinking About Learning Exercises
IDP: Interactive Discussion Point
SP: Summary Paper
WEEK of Topics Readings,
Assignments
17 Jan
[week 1]
Course overview
Ch. 1 Perspectives of Learning
Ch. 1
TAL 1
IDP 1
Due: 1/20 12pm
23 Jan
[week 2]
Learning and the Brain

7. Ch. 2
TAL 2
IDP 2
Due: 1/27 12pm
30 Jan
[week 3]
Behaviorism and Classical Conditioning
Ch. 3
TAL 3 and 4
IDP 3 and 4
Due: 2/3 12pm

8. 6 Feb
[week 4]
Instrumental Conditioning
Applications of Instrumental Conditioning
Chs. 4 & 5
TAL 5
IDP 5
Due: 2/10 12pm
SP 1
Due 2.13
13 Feb
[week 5]
Social Cognitive Theory

9. Ch. 6
TAL 6
IDP 6
Due: 2/17 12pm
20 Feb
[week 6]
Introduction to Cognitivism
Ch 7
TAL 7
IDP 7
Due: 2/24 12pm
SP 2
Due 2.27
27 Feb

10. [week 7]
Basic Components of Memory
Long-Term Memory 1: Storage and Encoding
Chs. 8 and 9
TAL 8
IDP 8
Due: 3/2 12pm
5 Mar
[week 8]
Long-Term Memory II: The Nature of Knowledge
Long-Term Memory III: Retrieval and Forgetting

11. Chs. 10 and 11
TAL 9
IDP 9
Due: 3/9 12pm
SP 3
Due 3/9
12 Mar
[week 9]
Midterm Exam
Instructions to
Come
19 Mar
[week 10]
No Class SPRING BREAK
26 Mar

12. [week 11]
Cognitive-Developmental Perspectives
Ch. 12
TAL 10
IDP 10
Due: 3/30 12pm
2 Apr
[week 12]
Sociocultural Theory and
Other Contextual Perspectives

13. Ch. 13
TAL 11
IDP 11
Due: 4/6 12pm
SP 4
Due 4/9
9 Apr
[week 13]
Metacognition, Self-Regulated Learning, and
Study Strategies
Ch. 14
TAL 12
IDP 12
Due: 4/13 12pm

14. 16 Apr
[week 14]
Transfer, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking
Ch. 15
TAL 13
IDP 13
Due: 4/20 12pm
SP 5
Due 4/16
23 Apr
[week 15]
Motivation and Affect
Ch. 16

15. TAL 14
IDP 14
Due: 4/27 12pm
30 Apr
[week 16]
Cognitive Factors in Motivation
Ch. 17
TAL 15
IDP 15
Due: 5/4 12pm
SP 6
Due 5/4

16. 7 May
[week 17]
Final Exam
Grading Scale
To earn a(n):
A requires earning 500-450
B requires earning 449-400
C requires earning 399-350
D requires earning 349-300
F requires earning 299 or fewer points

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