Courses :: Module, PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION

	Overview
	This module introduces students to the discipline of Psychology of Education. Throughout the course students will be encouraged to develop their critical reflective skills, and to bring a psychological perspective to the experiences they encounter in their school-based practice. Students will be encouraged to understand key educational issues from different psychological perspectives. The module aims to cover key learning theories including constructivist theories (e.g., the work of Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner), behavioural approaches to learning, information processing theories (including memory and attention), metacognition and motivation. The module also covers topics related to the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of adolescents. Topics will include selfhood and identity, puberty, cognitive development, peer relationships, student-teacher relationships, childhood adversity, resilience and flourishing. Topics will be contextualised within contemporary developments nationally and internationally.

Overview

This module introduces students to the discipline of Psychology of Education. Throughout the course students will be encouraged to develop their critical reflective skills, and to bring a psychological perspective to the experiences they encounter in their school-based practice.

Students will be encouraged to understand key educational issues from different psychological perspectives. The module aims to cover key learning theories including constructivist theories (e.g., the work of Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner), behavioural approaches to learning, information processing theories (including memory and attention), metacognition and motivation. The module also covers topics related to the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of adolescents. Topics will include selfhood and identity, puberty, cognitive development, peer relationships, student-teacher relationships, childhood adversity, resilience and flourishing. Topics will be contextualised within contemporary developments nationally and internationally.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Critically evaluate various theories of learning and motivation Explain how theories can be applied in classrooms to facilitate learning and promote positive behaviour. Discuss the key developmental transitions of adolescence and apply knowledge to promote the holistic development of young people Describe identity development in adolescence and the role of teachers in facilitating a positive sense of self. Describe research in the area of peer relations and bullying and explore their implications for school and classroom practices. Describe major determinants of psychological distress in young people and discuss the school related factors that promote a sense of safety, belonging and trust. Begin to critically interrogate applications of theory to practice in real contextS.

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