EDUC2102
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course examines concepts and theories from developmental and educational psychology as they pertain to learning. The course provides opportunities for pre-service teachers to develop knowledge and understanding of learners and the process of learning, and their implications for educational planning and practice. This is a core course for undergraduate Education students and may also be taken electively by students in other disciplines who are interested in the psychology of learning.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand typical developmental trends
2. Compare and apply current theories of learning
3. Explain individual differences that affect learning
4. Consider how social contexts influence individual behaviour
Content
The course focuses on understanding typical human development, key learning theories, and individual differences between learners. The developmental part of the course covers various areas, such as cognitive, emotional, social and moral development. The course also outlines key theories of learning, in areas such as memory, metacognition and regulation, as well as exploring individual differences and how these influence learning. The course also introduces the importance of social context for individual behaviour.
Requisite
This course replaces EDUC1003. If you have successfully completed EDUC1003 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Presentation: Presentation
In Term Test: Online Tests
Proposal / Plan: Proposal
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC2102 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 299.2 KB)
- EDUC2102 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 594.8 KB)
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