MA Education (Cognitive Science & Learning)

The Education, Cognitive Science, and Learning course offered by Edge Hill University provides students with knowledge in the latest theory and research from cognitive science regarding how people learn. The course pushes the boundaries of the traditional thinking about education and learning from a cognitive science perspective, introducing a range of cognitive sources including psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and sociology. Course Content: The course delves into theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence drawn from cognitive science disciplines to challenge and expand students' understanding of educational practices. It covers four main themes: memory, reasoning, learning and creativity; motivation, engagement, and resilience in learning; learning and literacy in the digital age; and cognition in context.Key Modules: The key modules for this course include Perspectives on Learning: Cognitive Science and Society; Cognition in Context; Creativity and Cognition: Advancing Interdisciplinary Education; Neuroeducation: Understanding the Brain to Enhance Learning and Teaching; and a Dissertation.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can use their insights from cognitive science and education to address real-world problems from a variety of professional perspectives like educators, policy makers, researchers, and industry professionals. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.