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PSY-1505: Psychology of learning Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Spring
| 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).
| Recommended previous qualifications
PSY-1001 Introduction to psychology, PSY-1002 Psychological methodology | Form of teaching
The course includes 30 hours of lectures.
| Coursework requirements
Øvelser og innleveringer
| Exam and assessment
Home-exam (10 pages) and exercises.
Grading: A-E, F=fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester.
| Contact person/lecturer
Svein Are Tjeldnes | Course overlap
PSYKPRO-100 -1 10 sp
PSYKPRO-100 -H03 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/psykologi/emner/61
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Teaching spring 2007
Ansvarlig fagperson: Frode Svartdal
Første forelesning: Tirsdag 16.01.07, kl.09.15-12 |
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