The Mind Curriculum Project in the Cognitive & Learning Sciences

Board Of Trustees Of Illinois State University, Normal IL

Investigators

Abstract

Interdisciplinary (99) This Proof of Concept (POC) project is developing and pilot testing several learning modules in the area of cognitive science for use in courses in several different disciplines, including mathematics, computer science, and philosophy. In particular the multi-week modules are organized around the general theme of "perception". Pilot testing is underway at the PI's institution and several partner institutions. An external evaluation plan is in place and several leading cognitive scientists are engaged as consultants to the project. In addition, a partnership with an important publisher of cognitive science literature is being pursued as part of a strategy to move to a full educational materials development project supporting "cognitive sciences across the curriculum".