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PSY-1505: Psychology of learning Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
This course aims to provide an overview of important concepts within the psychology of learning (research, theory and practice).
| Contents
The course is divided into two main parts: an empirical and theoretical part (2/3 of the course), and an applied part (1/3 of the course). The first part deals with basic concepts and principles relevant for the psychology of learning (e.g., reinforcement, extinction and generalizing), theoretical perspectives on knowledge, learning and learning environments, as well as important contexts in which the psychology of learning can be applied. The applied part of the course examines how the psychology of learning is used in practice (e.g., in applied behavioural analysis, and strategies for coping with behavioural issues in children).
| Form of teaching
The course includes 30 hours of lectures. It will also include exercises and term paper.
| Compulsory teaching
Øvelser og innleveringer | Assessment
It is a requirement for taking the exam:(term paper), exercises and one written exam.
| Examination semester
Spring | Contact person/lecturer
Svein Are Tjeldnes | Recommended previous qualifications
PSY-1001 Introduction to psychology, PSY-1002 Psychological methodology | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Course overlap
PSYKPRO-100 -1 10 sp
PSYKPRO-100 -H03 10 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=PSY-1505-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første gang: Tirsdag 25.01.05, kl.09.15-12 |
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