Psychology of Learning

Code:

P104

Acronym:

PA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/fpceup/pt/conteudos_adm.list?pct_pag_id=1009119&pct_parametros=pv_ocorrencia_id=332993
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	154	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) understand and discuss the various learning types and major theories and models; (3) outline 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 the course, students should be able to: (1) know and understand basic and complex learning mechanisms; (2) describe and explain the various learning types and major theories and models; (3) apply the acquired knowledge to practical situations, such as school learning in university settings; (4) analyse, write and communicate information about learning in order to integrate information and skills. 

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

n/a

Program

1. Brain, mind and cognitive processes


2. What is learning for the science of learning? Definition, scope and types of learning


3. Learning types and theories:




1. habituation


2. classical conditioning


3. operant conditioning


4. verbal learning; Concept acquisition and representation


5. observational learning.




4. Practical applications in clinical and educational settings, such as behavior therapy and e.learning.


5. School learning: How to improve learning from a cognitive psychology viewpoint.


6. Learning, memory and other cognitive processes.

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

Most classes are tutorial and they are supported by PPTs, video clips, a few demonstrations and experiments, timely class discussions and occasional brief assessments of the current class.

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

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	110,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho laboratorial	10,00
Total:	162,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is the result of final exam (100%).

Students must obtain 10 marks in 20 to pass the exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

n/a

Internship work/project

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

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. PPTs shown in class in a pdf format; 3.Compulsory and optional paper readings; 4.Urgent notices; 5.Types of exam questions, grades and observations.