Theories of Learning
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
EDUC 1077
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
150266
4.5
No
UniSA Education Futures
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.
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.
Margetts, K & Woolfolk, A 2019, Educational psychology, 5th edn, Pearson Australia, Melbourne, VIC
Nil
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE | |||
External (Online learning activities) | 3 hours x 12 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 12 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Case study, Project, Test/Quiz
EFTSL*: 0.125
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