Module Code: H8EDPSY
Long Title Educational Psychology
Title Educational Psychology
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: David Mothersill
Module Author: Patricia Maguire
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Relevant postgraduate qualification in psychology  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of how theory and research in psychology and education can inform policy and practice in educational psychology.
LO2 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the range of key contextual and psychological factors which may impact on students learning across diverse educational context.
LO3 Critically evaluate the efficacy of interventions in education in improving outcomes across diverse educational contexts.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this module. The programme entry requirements apply.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to the field of educational psychology
The nature of educational psychology The differences between psychology and educational psychology Why do we study educational psychology?
Theoretical Frameworks
Theories of development applied to educational psychology, including Behaviourism - Thorndike, Pavlov, Watson, Skinner Cognitivism - Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, Merill, Reigeluth, Schank, Gardner Constructivism - Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, Erickson Experientialism - Kolb and Rogers Social and Contextual - Vygotsky, Bandura, Lave, Rogoff, Etienne Wenger, Sergiovanni, Bronfenbrenner
Inclusive Education
What is inclusion? History of Inclusive Education Key concepts of inclusive education Does inclusion work? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Inclusive School Cultures
Special Needs Education
What is a special educational need (SEN)? Legal Framework Special Education Needs Supports Organisations and statutory bodies with a role in special needs education The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Discrimination
Contemporary Issues in Education
Technology & Education Government Policies and Spending Assessment & Attainment Health & Child Development Curriculum Reform Inclusive Education
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In-Class Presentation 50% - Report 50%
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Students are required to complete a repeat assessment which will incorporate the learning outcomes.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Apprenticeship
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 113 Per Semester 9.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Banks, J. (2022), The Inclusion Dialogue Debating Issues, Challenges and Tensions with Global Experts, Routledge.
  • Graham, L.J. (2020), Inclusive Education for the 21st Century: Theory, Policy and Practice, Routledge.
  • Buckler, S., & Castle, P. (2018), Psychology for Teachers, 2nd ed. Sage Publications.
  • Slavin, R. E.. (2014), Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice, 11th. Pearson.
  • Woolfson, L. M.. (2011), Educational Psychology: The impact of psychological research on education., Prentice Hall., Harlow.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Journal], Journal of Education.
  • [Journal], Educational Psychologist.
  • [Journal], Contemporary Educational Psychology.
  • [Journal], The AHEAD Journal.
  • [Journal], International Journal of Inclusive Education.
  • [Journal], REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland.
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