6607 (v.8) Ed 502 - Theories of Learning

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.5

Lecture:

1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

6606 (v.7) Ed 501 - Development and Special Education or any previous version

Syllabus:

Nature of learning. Product and/or process variables. Development. Outcomes. Processes - theoretical, behaviourist, cognitive, developmental, information processing and humanistic approaches. Learning and retention. Method of presentation - motivation, discovery and expository methods, programmed instruction, computer assisted learning, simulation, role playing. Teaching for transfer. Individual differences. Difficulties in school. Educational measurement.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of developmental processes of students including those with special needs. Applied to teaching context.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Snowman, J. and Biehler, R. (2000). Psychology Applied To Teaching. (9th edition). Boston, Houghton Mifflin.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Written Assignment 30%, Seminar 30%, Test 30%, Attendance/Involvement 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y