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Course Information Package

Course Unit Title	PEDAGOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Course Unit Code	PSY202
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated	5
Learning Outcomes of the course unit	By the end of the course, the students should be able to: Explain, recall and apply fundamental Theories of Learning and research methods in Psychology of Learning. Comprehend and discuss critically factors contributing to the learning processes. Analyze theoretical principles and research findings and detect the multiple influences of psychological, social and cultural factors in the processes of learning. Apply knowledge in maximizing and improving the teaching and learning processes. Know and apply evaluation to improve teaching effectiveness.
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Prerequisites	NONE	Co-requisites	NONE
Recommended optional program components	Reader compiled by L. Demetriou especially for the purposes of this class.
Course Contents	1.  Introduction: Theories, Fundamental Principles and Methods of Psychology of Learning. Dynamics of Learning and the role of environmental influences in the learning process.    2.  Learning by Association A – Classical Conditioning: Fundamentals of the Behavioral Theories of Learning. Principles of Classical Conditioning (Pavlovian Experiments, Acquisition, Extinction, Generalization, Discrimination).    3.  Learning by Association B – Operant Conditioning: Thorndike’s principles of Learning by Trial and Error, Laws of Learning.  Skinner’s Theory of Operant Conditioning. Schedules of reinforcement in case study examples from classroom situations.  Extinction, correct implementation of punishment in classroom situations. 4.  Social Theories of Learning: Bandura’s Social Learning Theory. Phases of Observational Learning. Influences of TV viewing, role of Social Learning in aggressive behaviours. 5.  Cognitive Theories of Learning: Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development, Bruner’s Theory of Cognitive Growth and Vygotzky’s view of Cognitive Development. Information-Processing approach. Functions of Short- and Long-Term Memory. 6. Motivation and Learning: Influence of personal and environmental factors of motivation. Role of Motivation in Behavior and Learning. Role of Achievement Attributions in the Learning Process. Application of motivational techniques in teaching. 7. Creativity: Concepts of divergent and convergent thinking, phases of the creative act. Strategies to enhance creativity in the classroom. 8. Conceptions of Intelligence and its measurement: Contemporary conceptions of intelligence. Critical discussion of the controversies of intelligence testing. 9. Classroom Management: Integrate Theories of Learning into formulating objectives of classroom teaching. Planning for classroom discipline and management. Behavior Modification Techniques – applications.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks	Fontana, D. (1996). Ψυχολογία για Εκπαιδευτικούς. Αθήνα: Εκδ. Σαβαλλά. Μπασέτας, Κ. (2002). Ψυχολογία της Μάθησης. Αθήνα: Ατραπός - Περιβολάκι
References	Καψάλη, Α. (1994). Παιδαγωγική Ψυχολογία. Θεσσαλονίκη: Α/φοι Κυριακίδη Καλούρη – Αντωνοπούλου, Ρ. (1994). Παιδαγωγική Ψυχολογία: Αθήνα: Εκδ. Έλλην Μάνου, Κ. (1990). Παιδαγωγική Ψυχολογία – Ψυχοπαιδαγωγική. Αθήνα: Εκδ. Γρηγόρη.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods	Lectures, discussions, presentations, assignments.
Assessment methods and criteria	Assignments 20% Midterm exam 30% Final Exam 50%
Language of instruction	Greek
Work placement(s)	NO