Psychology of Learning

Code:

P104

Acronym:

PA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/fpceup/conteudos_adm.conteudos_list?pct_pag_id=1639&pct_parametros=p_ano_lectivo=2012/2013-y-p_cad_codigo=P104-y-p_periodo=1S
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIPSI	178	Official Curricular Structure 2007/2008	1	-	6	54	162
		Official Curricular Structure	1	-	6	54	162
		Official Curricular Structure 2012	1	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Course Goals - Students should be able to: (1) know the major basic and complex learning mechanisms, (2) know the various learning types and major theories and models (3) understand some of the major literature references and communicate information about this area; (4) attend as subjects in small experiments and demonstrations in order to integrate information and skills.

Learning outcomes and competences

Outcomes: At the end of this course students should be able to: (1) Describe and understand the various learning types and major theories and models, (2) know and understand  the scientific literature more relevant in this area, (3) apply some of the knowledge obtained in real situations such as school learning at the university level, integrating knowledge and experience, (4) analyze, write and communicate contents of this area of knowledge.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Programa / program 1. Brain, mind and cognitive processes; What is learning for the science of learning? 2. Learning types: Habituation; classical conditioning; operant conditioning; observational learning; Practical applications, such as behavior therapy and e.learning. 3. Verbal learning; Concept acquisition and representation. 4. Learning from a cognitive psychology viewpoint. 5. Conclusion: How to improve school learning?

Mandatory literature

Pinto Amâncio da Costa; Psicologia da aprendizagem e memória. ISBN: 978-989-8148-80-3
Bransford John D. 340; How people learn. ISBN: 0-309-07036-8
Anderson John R.; Learning and memory. ISBN: ISBN 0-471-24925-4
Pinto Amâncio da Costa; Psicologia geral. ISBN: 972-674-339-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes are organized with tutorials supported by PPTs and video clips; a second component is made of demonstrations, experiments and timely class discussions.

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Experimental psychology
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Cognitive science
Social sciences > Educational sciences > Learning studies
Health sciences > Neuroscience > Neuropsychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Exam	Exame	4,00	100,00	2013-01-24
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Autonomous study	Estudo autónomo	112	2013-01-19
Class attendance	Frequência das aulas	45	2012-12-11
Laboratory work	Trabalho laboratorial	5	2012-12-15
	Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

1. Assessment with final exam in the case of students who are unable to attend and participate in more than half of the classes; 2. Distributed evaluation with final exam in the case of students who attended more than half of the classes, responded individually to questions posed in class and participated in experiments and demonstrations.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade is the result of: (1) assessment of a final exam (100%); (2) distributed evaluation (50%) and final exam (50%). Students must obtain at least 10 in 20 to be approved.

Examinations or Special Assignments

n/a

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Worker students: According to Faculty regulations. Students with special needs should inform and contact the teacher, as early as possible.

Classification improvement

According to Faculty regulations.

Observations

Observações / Observations Portuguese is the language of course instruction, but English can be used for Erasmus students on individual tutorials. Students are required to visit the course website P104 at least once a week where important documents are organised in the following folders: 1. Program and class summary; 2. Book chapters and PPTs; 3.Compulsory and optional paper readings; 4.Urgent notices; 5.Types of exam questions, grades and observations; 6. Extra notes.