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Module Title	Learning & Psychology of Motivation
Module Code	ES217
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Justin Rami	Office Number	CA114
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To develop students understanding of the principal theories of learning
To examine student characteristics from the perspective of stage theory
To examine the relationship between research in behaviour management and its relevance to education
To develop students understanding of the principal theories of behaviour, cognitive behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic
To apply theory to classroom experience
To understand attachment theory and its relevance to learning and behaviour.
To adapt teaching strategy to take account of individual difference
To explore a range of learning disabilities and examine their impact on classroom practice

Learning Outcomes

Explain the principal theories of learning
Explain the different stages of intellectual development understand the link between theory of behaviour and how children learn in classrooms
Identify aspects of behaviour management theory which clarify their own practice
Understand attachment theory and how it relates to teaching and learning
Use relevant aspects of contemporary research to enhance their practice and facilitate student learning

Use contemporary research on learning disabilities to enhance their classroom practice

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	75

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Stages of intellectual development

Stage theorists Learning Styles

Exploring the links between behaviour theory and effective teaching and learning Behaviour

An exploration of the main theories of behaviour, with particular attention to behavioural, cognitive behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic approaches Attachment

An overview of attachment theory and its relevance to learning, behaviour and motivation

Inclusive Learning Principles of good teaching practice that facilitate inclusive learning

Learning difficulties and their impact on the classroom Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD etc`

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Indicative Reading List

Rogers, B. (1990) You know the Fair Rule, Pitman Publishing

Greenhalgh, P, (1994) Emotional Growth and Learning'. Routledge

Ayers, Clarke (1995), Perspectives on Behaviour, David Fulton, London

Ayers, Clarke, Ross (1993)Assessing Individual Needs, David Fulton, London

Hanko, G (1999) Increasing competence through collaborative problem solving David Fulton, London

Johnson and Rae (1999) Crucial Skills, Lucky Duck, Bristol

Rogers, B (1995) Behaviour Management, Scholastic#

Rogers, B (1997) Cracking the Hard Class, Scholastic

Osborne, H (1983) The emotional experience of learning and teaching, Salzberger-Wittenberg,. Routledge.

Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Education & Training

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