Educational psychology
BC BT GD PD BP
Subject value 1.0 * First semester * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: DipT or GradDipEd or permission or BTeach
The subject considers the place of particular psychological theories and research in education and their applications in classrooms. Topics covered will include applications of learning theory, the development of self-concept, and thinking about thinking (metacognition). The subject is taught by readings and discussions.
Assessment
Essay: 25% * Practical report: 25% * Examination on prepared topics: 50%
Recommended texts
Lefrancois G R Psychology for teaching 6th edn, Wadsworth, 1988
Linder F and Macmillan J H (eds) Annual editions educational psychology 1989/90 Dushkin, 1989