Research shows that people learn and understand individual concepts in different ways.

On this two-week course, you’ll broaden your understanding of learning theory, gaining core insights into learning design and the needs of individual learners.

Investigate key theories of learning

Cognition is affected by an individual’s experiences, environment, and cultural context.

You’ll examine how this occurs using four major theories of cognition, including work by Piaget, Vygotsky, and Atkinson and Shiffrin.

With this knowledge, you’ll begin to understand why people interpret information differently and how approaches to education impact individuals’ learning.

Analyse how learning experiences differ from Generation X to Generation Alpha

Children born in 2010 onwards, Generation Alpha, have a markedly different attitude to learning compared to previous generations.

You’ll investigate each generation from X to Alpha, exploring their learning environments and preferred methods of learning.

Using this understanding, you’ll be able to design activities tailored to your learners. You’ll also look ahead and discuss potential developments in educational design, discussing how learning environments may adapt to reflect the evolving values of learners.

Identify how technology has impacted learning environments

As technology advances, the ways in which it can be harnessed to enhance learning experiences continues to expand.

You’ll examine how technologies such as AI, VR, and AR are helping create innovative pedagogy and unique learning experiences.

By the end of this course, you’ll have an overview of the main learning theories and an awareness of how to engage the learning brain. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to design learning activities built on recognised educational concepts.