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Educational Psychology 2 - EDST2010
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Education
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: EDST1101 or enrolment in Diploma in Education Program
 
 
Excluded: EDST1103, GENT1507
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An extension of EDST1101. Focuses on learning and instruction in academic domains. Topics include cognitive processes involved in reading, in writing, in mathematics and science. Related research and implications for instruction are discussed.


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Discuss the instructional implications of research on cognitive processes involved in reading, writing, mathematical problem solving, and science problem solving.

Assessment

  • Extended response question - 5%
  • Essay - 40%
  • Tutorial presentation and 500 word synopsis - 25%
  • Exam - 30%

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