Details for EDU343 Educational Psychology

Students will examine psychological theories shaping effective teaching methods for teacher education students. The scope covers cognitive and social development, memory, motivation, classroom management, and addressing individual differences. Students will explore problem-solving techniques to support their class and foster individual goals. Additionally, students explore the role of family and professional networks supporting children.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU343
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• EDU102 Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Critically appraise the work of prominent psychologists and thereby develop understandings of how students learn and the implications for effective learning and teaching;
2. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different teaching approaches, through a psychological lens, critically appraising how they inform understandings about how students learn and the implications for teaching.
3. Design work integrating higher order thinking processes associated with creativity and critical thinking.
4. Describe in detail how knowledge is constructed and its relationship with the human memory system for teaching and instructional design;
5. Describe in detail learning assessment techniques other than traditional testing, in terms of their strengths and limitations;
6. Produce advanced psychology-based solutions to teaching/classroom problems in order to improve student learning.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• E-learning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensive 

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Book Review (30%)
• Digital Presentation (40%)
• Case Study (30%)

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