Theories of Learning

Course aim

To introduce students to a range of educationally relevant theories from educational psychology, sociology, philosophy, and child development and apply key theoretical concepts to educational practices and current educational issues.

Course content

Students will develop an understanding of a range of contemporary and historical theories and theoretical perspectives which are encompassed within child development and educational psychology evidence-informed domains. Students will explore Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory; Vygotsky’s Socio-cultural Theory, Behaviourism; Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory, Theories of Intelligence, Brain Development, Information Processing Theory, Social and Emotional Development, Moral Development, Bronfenbrenner’s Bio-Ecological Systems Theory and Dynamic Systems Theory. Students will explore how theoretical perspectives underpin children and young people’s development and learning and inform educational practice.

Textbook(s)

Margetts, K & Woolfolk, A 2019, Educational psychology, 5th edn, Pearson Australia, Melbourne, VIC

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	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Case study, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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