Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING | ||||||
Course Unit Code | PSY201 | ||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 4 | ||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||
Prerequisites | PSY101 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||
Course Contents | Unit 1: Introduction to learning Introduction to psychology of learning Learning: Definition, Learning environments Unit 2: Theories of Learning Behaviorism – Classical conditioning, operant conditioning Cognitive theories Social learning – Bandura Unit 3: Application of Learning theories in class Classroom management – defining problematic behavior, behavior modification techniques Unit 4: Learning and Cognitive Processes Memory – factors affecting memory, memory models, short-term, long-term memory, amnesia Intelligence – definition, theories of cognitive development, relationship with learning Creativity – convergent, divergent thinking, stages of the creative process, factors enhancing creativity, assessing creativity | ||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web (e-learning platform) for students to use in combination with the textbooks. During lectures some case studies are presented and discussed. | ||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |