Module Code: |
H8EDPSY |
Long Title
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Educational Psychology
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Title
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Educational Psychology
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
David Mothersill |
Module Author: |
Patricia Maguire |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Relevant postgraduate qualification in psychology
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
There are no additional entry requirements for this module. The programme entry requirements apply.
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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Contemporary Issues in Education
Technology & Education
Government Policies and Spending
Assessment & Attainment
Health & Child Development
Curriculum Reform
Inclusive Education
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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% |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description Students are required to complete a repeat assessment which will incorporate the learning outcomes.
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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 |
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Banks, J. (2022), The Inclusion Dialogue Debating Issues, Challenges and Tensions with Global Experts, Routledge.
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Graham, L.J. (2020), Inclusive Education for the 21st Century: Theory, Policy and Practice, Routledge.
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Buckler, S., & Castle, P. (2018), Psychology for Teachers, 2nd ed. Sage Publications.
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Slavin, R. E.. (2014), Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice, 11th. Pearson.
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Woolfson, L. M.. (2011), Educational Psychology: The impact of psychological research on education., Prentice Hall., Harlow.
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Other Resources |
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[Journal], Journal of Education.
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[Journal], Educational Psychologist.
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[Journal], Contemporary Educational Psychology.
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[Journal], The AHEAD Journal.
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[Journal], International Journal of Inclusive
Education.
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[Journal], REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in
Ireland.
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