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Department:	Social Sciences	Module Code:	PSYC62000
Level:	Level 6	Contact Hours:
Duration:	1 Semester	Directed Study Hours:	0
Effective Term:	2013/14	Indep. Study Hours:
Credits:	6

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This module is designed to enable students to develop an understanding of the psychological underpinnings of teaching and learning and to be able to apply this knowledge in a developmentally appropriate way in early childhood environments.

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

No.	Description/Learning Outcomes
1	Define the key elements of educational psychology.
2	Discuss key psychological processes and concepts in relation to early childhood education.
3	Apply these key psychological processes to teaching, learning and assessment in early years settings.
4	Relate well to the varying abilities of learners

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Educational Psychology

Introduction to the field of educational psychology; the concepts of learning and thinking; the behavioural model and the nature of reinforcement; cognitive approaches and the social constructivist approach; how key psychological processes and concepts impact on the field of learning; the nature of intelligence; multiple intelligences; how effective teaching is enhanced through a knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of attention, motivation, memory and information processing; adult-child relationships and factors that foster positive relationships; management of the learning environment; behaviour management; individual differences and behaviour, assessment of behavioural difficulties; cultural diversity and gender issues; assessing individual difference in the areas of intelligence and learning; the socio-cultural context of learning.

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Learning Outcome	Assessment Category	Assessment Method	Additional Information	% alloc
1, 2, 3, 4	Continuous Assessment	Assignment - Out of Class		20
1, 2, 3, 4	Final Exam (Scheduled)	Final Written Exam		80

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Educational Psychology