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Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Educational Psychology
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY08105
Module leader: Barbara Piotrowska
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Internationally, inclusion is the current prevailing policy in education. This module will include issues and controversies relating to the inclusion of children with specific educational needs (such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and giftedness) in mainstream education. It will also explore some differing pedagogical approaches and philosophies (‘alternative education') such as Steiner and Montessori. Psychological and pedagogical theories relevant to educational psychology will be covered.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge of a range of specific special educational needs.

LO2: Demonstrate knowledge of a range of pedagogical approaches and philosophies.

LO3: Apply relevant psychological theories to issues relating to the inclusion of children with special educational needs.

LO4: Discuss controversies inherent in educational inclusion.

LO5: Develop oral and written communication skills.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Barbara Piotrowska
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 17 One two-hour interactive seminar per week. Around five of the seminars will provide spotlights on some of the key specific educational needs that educational psychologists deal with (LO1) and the remaining seminars will cover the educational philosophies within which they may work (LO2), psychological theories which may underpin their work (LO3) and the controversies of inclusion (LO4). There will also be a one-hour assignment support session.
Face To Face Tutorial 5 Two two-hour tutorials will be scheduled to accommodate the student group presentations (see summative assessment) and a further one-hour tutorial will provide a presentation skills session.
Face To Face GROUPIND_STUDY 6 Prepare group presentation (see summative assessment).
Online Guided independent study 172 Independent reading, studying, and assessment preparation.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 1~2~5 Week 11 HOURS= 15 Minutes A 15 minute group oral presentation worth 30% of the module’s marks (LO1, 2, 5). This is expected to build on one of the specific educational needs covered in the spotlight lectures.
Discussion/Participation 10 1~2~3~4 Week 2 HOURS= 500-words total For every seminar (weeks 2-8) attended in-person, you will be asked to provide a written contribution such as asking or answering questions, a reflection on content covered, identification of strengths and weaknesses, etc.
Essay 60 3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1500 A 1500 word Continuing Professional Development report written from the position of an Educational Psychologist. This is worth 60% of the module’s marks (LO3, 4, 5). This will focus on the inclusion of children with specific educational needs.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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PSY08105 Introduction to Educational Psychology
 

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