CYP6012 - The Psychology of Education

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Evaluate critically the main theoretical perspectives on cognitive development and learning;
2 Analyse psychological issues relating to educational assessment, motivation and behaviour;
3 Critically review theories of intelligence;
4 Critically assess the process of education from psychological and social psychological perspectives;

Content:

A review of learning theory will include an in-depth consideration of the role of cognitive neuroscience, behaviourism and cognitive developmental perspectives. Assessment for formative and summative purposes and its effects on students will be considered. The concept of “motivation” will be explored in some depth. Theories of behaviour and the management of behaviour will be analysed. “Intelligence” will be examined in relation to the nature and effects of individual differences in education. Schooling will be assessed in terms of its putative effects on students and society, taking account of the variables of social class, race and gender.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.

Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.

Lectures, seminars and tutorials
Contact hours: 30

Additional Assessment Information
Students must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment: