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SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY

CURRIC 702
Course Description

Sociocultural theories posit that the fundamental mechanism for teaching and learning is social interaction. Examine the varying positions within this genraly body of theoretical liturature, compare and contrast how each position construes the fundamentally social nature of thinking and learning, and consider the methods entailed by each given theory.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

6.67% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.23% from Historical

A Rate
100%

33.33% from Historical

Class Size
16

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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