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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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Learning Activities IntroductionIntroduction to the field of educational psychologyTheoretical FrameworksTheories of development applied to educational psychologyInfluence of contexts on learningPrejudice in the ClassroomMotivation and resilienceTeacher and Learner Motivation and ResilienceInfluence of contexts of learningFactors influencing effective teaching and learning: AttachmentAssessmentAssessment of Educational OutcomesLifelong LearningLearning across the LifespanStudent Presentations 1 & 2In-class student presentations on educational themesReflection and ReviewReflection and review of module | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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