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 Academic Year: |
2014/5 |
| Owning Department/School: |
Department for Health |
| Credits: |
6 |
| Level: |
Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 |
| Assessment Summary: |
EX 100% |
| Assessment Detail: |
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
After taking this unit you must take HL20417 |
| Description: |
Aims: The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the importance of educational psychology for pedagogical practice and sport participation. The unit aims to do this by: * Introducing them to key constructs and theoretical frameworks linked to learning and teaching; * Demonstrating how such theoretical frameworks have important practical implications in pedagogical and participatory contexts; * Exposing them to current ideas and research surrounding the above frameworks. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the module students will be able to: * Understand and explain key theoretical frameworks and constructs in educational psychology. * Appreciate that such ideas have significance to learning, teaching and participation in sport-related areas. * Outline the specific implications of such ideas for sport and physical activity in general. Skills: * Comprehensive and scholarly written communication * Ability to select, summarise and synthesise written information from multiple sources * Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models * Ability to relate theory to practice * Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question * Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines * Ability to work independently. Content: The following topics will be covered: a) Metacognition b) Attribution theory c) Cognitive development d) Gifted and talented populations e) Anxiety and self-esteem. |
| Programme availability: |
HL20413 is Optional on the following programmes:Department for Health
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