EPOL 590

Spring 2026 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 0 TO 4 hours.

Seminar in educational policy studies; sections offered in the following fields: (a) history of education; (b) philosophy of education; (c) comparative education; (d) social foundations of education; (e) philosophy of educational research; and (f) historical methods in education.

May be repeated in the same and separate semesters to a maximum of 12 hours, if topics vary.

EPOL 590 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
73383
Online
ILS
5:30PM -8:30PM
M
n.a.
Zhu, X
Part of Term:
A
Date Range:
01/20/26-03/13/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Intro to Learning Sciences
Section Info:
This course provides an overview of the theories, methods, and applications that educational researchers use to understand and improve learning. The course begins by exploring fundamental learning processes before examining the role of collaboration and social learning. A central assumption is that learning is a mediated process, shaped by interaction with others and deeply embedded in context and culture. This course establishes a foundation for effective learning design, especially in technology-integrated environments, and offers insights for both research and practice.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
72195
Online
OL
5:30PM -8:30PM
M
n.a.
Carvalho de Castro, V
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
03/16/26-05/06/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Online Learning
Section Info:
The use of mobile devices for various purposes in everyday life has been growing exponentially. Given that mobile devices are so widely used and accessible, they present an opportunity to expand the space for learning, enabling both formal education and informal learning to be available anytime and anywhere. In both scenarios, mobile devices open opportunities to provide relevant learning that engages students in real-world situations. This course provides a wide variety of examples showcasing mobile learning implementations and tools, alongside comprehensive pedagogical frameworks designed to enhance mobile learning experiences.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Not intended for EDM: Special Ed - UIUC, EDM: Curr & Inst Online - UIUC, CAS: Ed Pol Org & Ldrshp -UIUC, EDD:Ed Pol Org &Ldshp Onl-UIUC, EDD: Ed Pol Org & Ldrshp -UIUC, EDM:Ed Pol Org&Ldrshp Onl-UIUC, EDM: Ed Pol Org & Ldrshp -UIUC, EDM:Ed Pol Org&Ldrshp Onl-UIUC, EDM:Educational Psych ONL-UIUC, GCRT:CancerEdDiversty ONL-UIUC, CERT:Intl Ed Leader ONL-UIUC, GCRT:Intl Ed Leader ONL-UIUC, CERT:LearnDesignLead ONL-UIUC, GCRT:LearnDesignLead ONL-UIUC, CERT:InstructSysDesignONL-UIUC, or GCRT:InstructSysDesignONL-UIUC.
72193
Online
OLO
5:30PM -8:30PM
M
n.a.
Carvalho de Castro, V
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
03/16/26-05/06/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Online Learning
Section Info:
The use of mobile devices for various purposes in everyday life has been growing exponentially. Given that mobile devices are so widely used and accessible, they present an opportunity to expand the space for learning, enabling both formal education and informal learning to be available anytime and anywhere. In both scenarios, mobile devices open opportunities to provide relevant learning that engages students in real-world situations. This course provides a wide variety of examples showcasing mobile learning implementations and tools, alongside comprehensive pedagogical frameworks designed to enhance mobile learning experiences.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to EDM: Special Ed - UIUC, EDM: Curr & Inst Online - UIUC, CAS: Ed Pol Org & Ldrshp -UIUC, EDD:Ed Pol Org &Ldshp Onl-UIUC, EDD: Ed Pol Org & Ldrshp -UIUC, EDM:Ed Pol Org&Ldrshp Onl-UIUC, EDM: Ed Pol Org & Ldrshp -UIUC, EDM:Ed Pol Org&Ldrshp Onl-UIUC, EDM:Educational Psych ONL-UIUC, GCRT:CancerEdDiversty ONL-UIUC, CERT:Intl Ed Leader ONL-UIUC, GCRT:Intl Ed Leader ONL-UIUC, CERT:LearnDesignLead ONL-UIUC, GCRT:LearnDesignLead ONL-UIUC, CERT:InstructSysDesignONL-UIUC, or GCRT:InstructSysDesignONL-UIUC.
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