M. Ed. in Educational Psychology
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M. Ed. in Educational Psychology
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quantitative method and statistics psychology of child development psychology of learning and classroom processes alternative perspectives on special education |
MD 528 Psychology of learning and classroom processes
Aims: This
course unit has been designed as a core course unit for the M Ed in educational
psychology. It aims to develop knowledge of learning, teaching and classroom
processes through clarification of the psychological considerations involved. Learning
Outcomes: On completion of this unit successful students will be
able to critically discuss and
evaluate recent theory, research and practice on the following: ·
the impact of
behavioural, cognitive and social psychology on successful teaching and
learning; ·
the relationship
between self esteem and learning; ·
Personal Construct
Psychology and its relation to classroom practice; ·
enhancing
motivation in the classroom; ·
the relationship
between personality, intelligence and learning; Key Skills Written
communication:- assignment Oral
communication:-making informal contributions to discussion and debate Working with
others:- informally working in groups, actively listening to others Problem
solving:- identifying key issues IT skills:-
literature and library searches, word processing Content: Topics include: behavioural cognitive and social
perspectives on learning and teaching; motivation; self-esteem; co-operative
group learning; memory and meta cognition; personal construct psychology;
intelligence and personality.
Throughout, the course evaluates current research evidence in the context of
particular topics and considers what practical inferences can be drawn from that
evidence. Teaching
and learning methods: Teaching will be conducted in seminar format with active
student participation being encouraged at all times. Learning
hours
Assessment
Core
texts Adams, F. D. (2001) Case Studies in Educational Psychology, London, Routledge/Falmer, 0815337256 Long, M. (2000) The Psychology of Education, London, Routledge, 0415239060 Maras, P. (2000) Social Psychology and Education, London, Routledge, 0415187990 Woolfolk, A. (2001) Educational Psychology, 8th Edition, London, Allyn
and Bacon, 0205289959
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Send mail to neil.humphrey@man.ac.uk
with questions or comments about this programme.
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