Educational Psychology

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Cycles of Study/Courses

Last updated on 2018-01-21.

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Objectives

At the end of the unit students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of the discipline, and its contributions to the study and understanding of human behavior and development in educational settings. Develop an integrated perspective on Educational Psychology and its relations with other theoretical and applied psychological domains. Acquire knowledge on the process of teaching and learning in educational contexts in different developmental periods, and to iknow/identify theoretical models relevant for its understanding. Be acquainted with practical aplications of Eductional Psychology in formal an informal educational contexts, and in early intervention   Know relevant research in the area.

Learning outcomes and competences

The aim is that students  master the objectives defined. Mastery implies that students know the most relevant information transmited in classes, are able to answer general and specific questions on the subject , to aply information in educational situations and contexts, and are able to elaborate critically regarding all issues of the syllabus.

Working method

Program

1. Introduction. Historical framework. Relevant contributions to the scope and goal of Educational Psychology. 2. Human development and educational contexts: The contributions to undersanding and intervention in educational settings 2.1 Cognitive development. 2.2 Moral, social and personal development. 3. Theories of Learning and instruction: Implications for teaching and learning.  3.1 Motivation and self-regulation. 3.2 Classroom management. 4. Learning disabilities. 5. Inclusive educational  contexts. 6. Family-school relationships. 7. A first approach to the challenges of designing and implementing research with psychoeducational purposes.8. Contact with professionals in the area of psycho-educational intervention.

Mandatory literature

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical exposition by the teacher and invited professors Suggested readings. Critical thinking and class discussion. Videos and conversation with invited professionals.

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Evaluation Type

Assessment Components

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Eligibility for exams

Minimum attendance in classroom according to law (75%).

Calculation formula of final grade

Final score will result from grade in a final examination (100%)
Final score can not be inferior to 9.5 (in 20)

The exam will be done on the moodle platform.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Special assignments may be requested to students who are in special circumstances, such as working students. Meeting with teacher is mandatory at the beginning of semester.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students in special circumstances may be dispensed from attending the classes. For that purpose, they will need the teacher's permission and agreement.

Classification improvement

Students may apply to improve grade according to regulation, only one time, on the recuperation period following the year where aprroval was obtained provided that the CU is on-going. The criteria used to calculate the grade will be the same as during their first exam.