Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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None Repeat examination and coursework |
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Description Educational psychology is the scientific study of psychology in education and deals broadly with ‘…the psychological and educational development of people in the education system’ (Psychological Society of Ireland, 2011). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the subject matter, major theoretical approaches and distinguish the main research methods which apply in the field of educational psychology. 2. Explain the main implications of educational psychology for teaching and learning across diverse educational contexts. 3. Critically evaluate psychological concepts in educational contexts including individual differences, intelligence and creativity. 4. Outline the main factors influencing teacher and learner motivation and resilience. 5. Understand a range of key factors which influence learning; school culture, school engagement, aggression and bullying in school contexts, educational disadvantage and resilience, learning across the lifespan and learning in group/community contexts. 6. Delineate the range of roles and activities of psychologists who work in educational settings. 7. Reflect on and analyse a theme/issue/concept of relevance to educational contexts through the application of psychological theory/research. 8. Further develop competency in communication and presentation of selected materials in an end of semester, in-class forum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to Educational Psychology and to Educational Psychology Research MethodsBehavioral and Cognitive Views of LearningComplex Cognitive Processes and Constructivism and Interactive LearningDesigning Learning Environments and Social Cognitive Views of Learning and MotivationMotivation in Learning & TeachingCreating Supportive Learning EnvironmentsTeaching Every StudentClassroom Assessment, Grading and Standardized Tests | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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