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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Education Psychology
Module Code NSP02
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Catherine Maunsell
Semester 2: Catherine Maunsell
Autumn: Catherine Maunsell
Module TeacherCatherine Maunsell
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Educational psychology is the scientific study of psychology in education and deals broadly with ‘…the psychological and educational development of people in the education system’ (Psychological Society of Ireland, 2011).

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the subject matter, major theoretical approaches and distinguish the main research methods which apply in the field of educational psychology.
2. Explain the implications of educational psychology for teaching and learning.
3. Critically evaluate issues including individual differences, intelligence and creativity.
4. Outline the main factors influencing learner motivation.
5. Understand the main factors which influence learning; aggression and bullying in school contexts, educational disadvantage and resilience, learning across the lifespan and learning in group/community contexts.
6. Delineate the range of roles and activities of psychologists who work in educational settings.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Tutorial4No Description
Directed learning20No Description
Independent learning time77No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to educational psychology.
Theories of development applied to educational psychology.

Cognitive and social cognitive development.
Factors influencing effective teaching and learning.

Learner motivation.
The learning environment – including aggression and bullying.

The social and economic contexts of learning.
Individual differences and learning – including creativity.

Assessment of and for learning.
The role of educational psychologists.

Reflection and review.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentVisit to educational Setting and reflection and analysis on the application of psychology within this setting.30%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • O'Donnell, A. M., Reeve, J. M., & Smith, J. K.: 2009, Educational psychology: Reflection for action, 2nd, John Wiley & Sons.,
  • Eric Anderman, Philip H. Winne, Patricia A. Alexander, Lyn Corno (Eds).: 2006, Handbook of Educational Psychology, 2nd, Routledge,
  • Peter E. Langford: 2005, Vygotsky's Developmental and Educational Psychology., Psychology Press,
  • C M. Rubie-Davies: 2010, Educational Psychology: Concepts, Research and Challenges., Routledge,
  • Martyn Long, Clare Wood, Karen Littleton, Terri Passenger, Kieron Sheehy: 2010, The Psychology of Education, 2nd Edition., Routledge,
  • Kevin Wheldall Ed.: 2009, Developments in Educational Psychology, 2nd, Routledge,
  • Peter Hick, Ruth Kershner, Peter Farrell Eds.: 2008, Psychology for Inclusive Education: New Directions in Theory and Practice., Routledge,
  • Woolfson, M.: 2011, Educational Psychology: The Impact of psychological research on education., Prentice Hall,
  • Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, Dinah McGuire.: 2007, Case Studies: Applying Educational Psychology,, 2nd, Allyn & Bacon,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BPYBSc (Honours) in Psychology
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NSP02
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