Title: Brief description of module
Course: EPS 201: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (B) > Section: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Course details

Course details
Module title: | Psychology of Learning
Academic level: | Year 2 | Number of credits: | 3
Class contact time (hours): | 2 hours |
Private/online study hours: | 5 hours | Number of weeks of study: | 15
Total student learning hours: | 7 hours | Number of topics of study: | 8

Aim and Brief description of module:

Aim of the module:

To equip learners with relevant knowledge,skills and attitude for effective teaching.

Brief description of module:

This module is designed for teacher trainees who have already covered two prerequisite courses namely Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology. It equips the learner with important insights regarding the learner, the content and the learning process. The main focus is the application of the principles and techniques of psychology in the teaching-learning process. Indicative contents include learning, motivation, attitudes, personality adjustment and maladjustment, classroom management, exceptional learners and the basic concepts in guidance and counselling in education.

The module has embedded some tools such as online collaborative discussion forums in the form of e-tivities designed for promotion of peer learning and personal mastery of the contents and e-moderator involvement. In addition you will be expected to complete the e-tivities and post them in the discussion forums that will be provided and in a portfolio that you will create and which will be accessible to your e-moderator when required. The module has also provided for face to face sessions, which will allow you to learn collaboratively in a classroom setting through group discussions and presentantions. The unit facilitator will be expected to decide on the discussion and presentantion topics which learners will engage in.

At the end of every topic, you will be required to do formative assessment tests aimed at providing feedback which is useful in gauging your learning progress. The formative assessment tests will include:

1.Objective tests (multiple choice, true false)

These tests will require you to either select the correct option out of the four given, incase of multiple choice items or select the correct option out of the two given in case of true/ false items.

2.Short answer questions

These are open ended questions that are designed to measure the different cognitive abilities as identified in the learning outcomes. You will be expected to provide a brief description of the task as per the question given.

3. Essay type questions.

The item format is similar to the short answer question but you will be expected to give exemplary and detailed answer as per the requirement of the question.

As a learner, your engagement in the learning process is of utmost importance. Consequently, your dedication and timely submission of the e-tivities and formative  assessment tasks will determine your final grade. The passmark in the formative and summative assessment tests will be guided by the existing examination policy and procedures at your respective universities.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1.Demonstrate knowledge of principles and theories of learning

2.Apply principles of Psychology in the teaching - learning process

3. Practice inclusivity in the teaching -  learning process

4. Apply the skills of guidance and counselling in the teaching - learning process.

Indicative content

Indicative content: | Nature and scope of psychology of learning, learning, motivation, attitude, personality adjustment and maladjustment, classroom management, learners with exceptional needs, guidance and counselling.

Assessment of module-level learning outcomes

Assessment of module-level learning outcomes
Module-level learning outcome | Module assessment task
1. Demonstrate knowledge of principles and theories of learning | Formative and summative assesments
1. Apply principles of Psychology in the teaching-  learning process | Formative and summative assesments
1. Practice inclusivity in the teaching - learning process | Formative and summative assesments
1. Apply the skills of guidance and counselling in the teaching - learning process | Formative and summative assesments

Student profile in the context of this module:

Student profile in the context of this module:
What is the target group of students who would do this module? | Bachelor of Education students and other students pursuing teacher training programmes.
What skills should a student have already mastered before starting this Module? | Computer and blended learning skills
What prior knowledge of the subject matter should a student have? | Introduction to Psychology  and Developmental Psychology

Quality assurance matters

Quality assurance matters
How will feedback on module be obtained from students? | Piloting of the module upon completion Student evaluation every semester
How will student feedback be used to improve module? | By reviewing the module through incorporation of feedback on the learning outcomes, content, e-tivities and assessment.
A certificate,  signed by the university’s Head of Quality Assurance, confirming that the module meets the requirements of the PEBL QA rubric is attached. | Yes     ☒               No     ☐

OVERVIEW OF THE ASSESSMENT TASKS

OVERVIEW OF THE ASSESSMENT TASKS

The assessment tasks consist of different items which are geared towards helping you to determine if you have achieved the intended learning outcomes. The items will take the form of multiple choice, true/false, short answer and essay questions.

1. Multiple Choice  and True \ False questions

Read each question and all the alternatives carefully. For each multiple choice or true / false items, choose the single best answer and provide a justification for your choice.

1. Short answer and Essay questions

Answer each question as clearly as possible taking into consideration the task given. The short answer questions will require you to provide a brief but concrete answers but, for essay questions, you will be expected to give an exemplary detailed answer.

Guidelines for scoring tests

Scoring criteria are provided for each item, at the end of the test. The criteria will help you to score the items consistently and reliably.