Approaches to Learning

Course aim

To introduce students to theoretical principles and practical issues relating to human development and learning.

Course content

Cognitive theories of learning and memory (information processing theory); behavioural theories (classical conditioning and operant learning theory); social learning theory; Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s developmental theories of learning; psychology, research and fundamental issues associated with motivation, children with special learning needs, social/moral development, and personality development; Bronfenbrenner’s theory of ecological development: exploring gender and cultural differences on learning, teaching responsibilities relating to state and federal legislation, policies and guidelines (including TRB Code of Ethics) and broader (macro) influences.

Textbook(s)

McInerney D & McInerney V 2010, Educational psychology: constructing learning, , 5th edition, Prenctice Hall, Frenchs Forest, NSW

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Group presentation, Seminar reports or essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.