EDUC 7421 Theories of Instruction

This provides an in-depth review of modern instructional models classified into selected families with regard to perception of knowledge, the learner, curriculum, instruction, and evaluation. Each student will be asked to survey models in his/her own field (s) and to select, describe, and defend a personal theory in light of today's educational settings based upon personal experiences, reflection on current research, and contemporary issues central to the education of all learners.

Course overview

Department
Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
School
LSOE
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.10 / 5

Based on 104 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Eliana Castro
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.27/5
  • Maria Akashbani Moreno Vera
    Summer 2026
  • Audrey Friedman
    Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.75/5
  • Maria Moreno Vera
    Summer 2025 · Official rating 4.75/5
  • Meredith Moore
    Fall 2025, Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.35/5
  • Richard Jackson
    Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.22/5

Sections

  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Maria Akashbani Moreno Vera · Gasson Hall 210 MTuWTh 08:30AM-12:30PM;June 28th - July 9th · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Eliana Castro · Campion Hall 302 M 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered