Cognitive psychology, learning and teaching
Professor R T White and Dr Ian Macdonald
First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: No previous study in psychology is required * Quota 25
The subject is concerned with cognitive theories and with studies of learning processes and is suitable for a wide range of participants. Among the topics included are an information-processing theory of learning, learning styles and strategies. Some attention will be given to the relation between affective and cognitive aspects of learning. A feature of this subject is the strong emphasis on the relation between cognitive theory and classroom practice. Students will be encouraged to engage in exploratory work into the nature of thinking, knowledge and understanding, and the program will deal with the implications for curriculum construction and teaching methods The subject will emphasise research by members of the Monash faculty.
Recommended texts
Baird J R and Northfield J R Learning from the PEEL experience Baird and Northfield, 1992
Oser F K Dick A and Patry J-L Effective and responsible teaching Jossey-Bass, 1992
White R T Learning science Blackwell, 1988
White R T and Gunstone R F Probing understanding Falmer, 1992