Educational Psychology (VPUPK_416)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with an understanding of basic theories of educational psychology and evidence-based solutions in order to be able to analyse typical learning situations (motivation, self-regulation, classroom management, socio-emotional learning, learning difficulties), reasonably justify options for action and critically evaluate research-based information by demonstrating it in knowledge tests, situation analyses and final essay.
Prerequisites
General Psychology (introduction to Science), developmental Psychology, cognitive and personality Psychology
Learning outcomes
1.SR1 defines and explains basic concepts of educational psychology and key theoretical approaches (learning, motivation, development, class management, SEM).
SR2. describes the most common problem situations in the educational environment (learning difficulties, behavioural regulation, mobbing, parent-school cooperation) and explains their psychological mechanisms.
1.SR3. analyses the learning situation by identifying the main psychological factors and formulating the problem.
SR4. offers at least 2 evidence-based solutions and justifies their suitability for the particular situation.
SR5. critically evaluate sources of information (quality of studies, strength of evidence) and correctly refer.
1.THE SSR6 discussion and written work shall respect the basic principles of professional ethics in the educational environment (confidentiality, borders, security, inclusive approach).
SR7. Student is able to plan and self-regulate his or her learning based on educational psychology reports, analysing learning progress and critically reflecting on mistakes and their prevention capabilities, performing self-reflection at the end of each topic on sites created in E studies behind each topic.
