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EDUF3040: Psychological Perspectives in Education
2024 unit information
This unit of study provides a general introduction to educational psychology, surveying a range of research-based psychological principles of teaching, learning, and motivation. Students will explore the use and usefulness of psychological research for educators, and investigate learning, teaching and assessment activities in terms of their psychological efficacy, especially as it relates to young people. The unit trains students in two government policies, Good Discipline and Effective Learning, and Student Welfare.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDUF3040 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Education Studies |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EDUF2006 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify and describe a range of principles of teaching and learning based on theory and research
- LO2. Relate these principles to a range of educational activities (e.g., teaching practices, assessment methods)
- LO3. Apply these principles to understand potentials and limits of a range of educational practices
- LO4. Reflect on these principles to suggest changes in practice
- LO5. Relate these principles to student welfare and classroom management issues
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