Module: Psychology 1: Learning and Motivation

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Psychology 1: Learning and Motivation
Module Code	HD211
School	76
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Ashling Bourke Semester 2: Ashling Bourke Autumn: Ashling Bourke
Module Teachers	Paul Downes Ashling Bourke
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
Essay

Description

This module will support you to engage with psychological theory and research in learning and motivation. The module will present key influential studies alongside contemporary and cross-disciplinary understanding of how humans are motivated and how they learn across a range of formal and informal contexts. The aims of the module are; 1. to develop your understanding and critical awareness of the major theories of learning and motivation in human development; 2. to support students to source and engage with academic sources in the development of their own learning, and 3. to develop students ability integrate and synthesise learning and communicate their learning through a variety of formats.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and critically evaluate the key concepts and controversies at the forefront of learning and motivation.
2. Reflect on and analyse themes and concept of relevance to learning contexts through the application of psychological theory and research.
3. Integrate and synthesise research and theory on the broad themes in learning and motivation.
4. Develop competency in communication and presentation of selected materials through different formats.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Directed learning	16	No Description
Workshop	8	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group presentation	n/a	40%	n/a
Essay	n/a	40%	n/a
Completion of online activity	n/a	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BAJH	Bachelor of Arts (BAJH)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)

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