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- Subject: New Ph.D. Program
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- Organization: institute for the learning sciences
- Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 20:19:25 GMT
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- T h e L E A R N I N G S C I E N C E S P h. D. P r o g r
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- Preparing individuals for productive work and a high quality of life in
- today's society is a complex challenge for schools and corporations. To meet
- this challenge, Northwestern University has established a unique Ph.D. program
- in the Learning Sciences. Its purpose is to advance the research and
- development of innovative educational structures and technologies.
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- Research in the Learning Sciences is aimed at creating environments that offer
- all students a rich variety of opportunities for learning to think effectively,
- both within and outside of formal learning settings. Graduate student and
- faculty research efforts are supported by a multimedia, networked computing
- infrastructure and an unusual commitment to developing technologies that
- function effectively within their intended settings.
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- The Learning Sciences is a synthesis of computational and social science
- disciplines including artificial intelligence, cognitive and developmental
- psychology, educational research, linguistics, computer science, anthropology
- and fields that develop strategies for teaching complex subject matter.
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- Through research, field work and apprenticeships, the Ph.D. program will
- prepare its graduates to assume leadership roles in advancing the scientific
- understanding and systematic practices of learning and teaching.
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- Students are eligible for competitively-awarded multi-year funding. To qualify
- for financial aid, candidates should apply by January 15, 1993. Applications
- received after that date may be considered. Individuals with relevant teaching
- experience or a strong academic background in a field related to the Learning
- Sciences are encouraged to apply. For application materials or for further
- information, contact:
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- Professor Roy Pea
- Ph.D. Program Chair
- The Learning Sciences
- Northwestern University
- 1890 Maple Avenue
- Evanston, IL 60201
- phone: 708-491-8152
- fax: 708-491-5258
- email: jones@ils.nwu.edu
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