Course overview
To introduce students to theoretical principles and practical issues relating to human development and learning.
Course learning outcomes
- demonstrate familiarity with psychological theory and research, relevant to educational issues
- identify the relationship between theory, research and classroom practice
- analyse classroom practices using psychological methods
- apply knowledge of developmental theories of learning and cognition to classroom practice
- evaluate the contribution of psychological research to educational issues
- use databases to locate research findings in educational psychology
- demonstrate awareness of what constitutes an effective teaching and learning environment in the content of relevant legislative, policy guidelines that influence teaching and learning