Learning and Cognition

Course aim

To introduce students to a range of educationally relevant major theories from child development and educational psychology and apply key concepts to educational practices and current educational issues. Implications for their future educative role in, for example, creating and supporting effective learning environments are explored by students in light of their learning and understanding.

Course content

The students will study the ecological systems theory, the cognitive development and piaget. The students will develop understanding of behaviours and behaviourism, vygotsky, scaffolding, play, social learning theory, social cognitive theory and albert bandura. The students will also investigate information processing theories, information processing strategies and expertise, social and moral development in children and young people, theories of intelligence, the brain and executive functioning, inclusion, diversity and special education needs. The students will also understand the implications for their future educative role in creating and supporting effective learning environments.

Textbook(s)

ECE students: Berk, LE 2013, Child Development, 9th ed, Pearson, New Jersey, USA

Primary and Primary Middle students: Woolfolk, A & Margetts, K 2013, Educational Psychology, 3rd ed, Australasian ed, Pearson Education, French Forest, NSW, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MT GAMBIER, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
External (On-campus support)	N/A x as required
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
External (On-campus support)	N/A x as required

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

Assessment

Essay, Online presentation, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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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.