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This foundations course introduces students to the Learning Sciences, an interdisciplinary field that draws on multiple theoretical perspectives and research paradigms with the goal of advancing and applying knowledge about human learning and development. Its purpose is to introduce students to basic concepts and findings relevant to theory, design, and research in the Learning Sciences, with specific focus on how those concepts and findings apply to learning environments and experiences. Students will learn the rich history about learning and acquire a deep understanding of how the notion of learning has evolved over time. Students will collaborate to design learning environments from different theoretical perspectives on learning.