Understanding the Student as Learner

This subject focuses on the theoretical frameworks and evidence bases that enable education professionals to understand the development of learners and plan instruction that is responsive to the inherent variability of learners. It introduces concepts related to learning environments, learning processes and development across the lifespan. Students will consider how learner and learning environment characteristics support and hinder learning, explore the impacts of culture and neurodiversity and discuss implications for facilitating deep, active learning that is inclusive and sustainable.