Course - Educational and Developmental Psychology - PED1002
PED1002 - Educational and Developmental Psychology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 2 days |
Course content
There will be given introductions to central theories on learning, development, motivation and self-concept. Within the previously mentioned areas emphasis will be placed on the understanding of concepts and the connection between the various concepts. Emphasis will be put on understanding the significance different learning environments have for learning, development, motivation and self-concept. The students will be given an overview of central conditions for learning and development, and questions about how the learning environment can stimulate those conditions will be discussed. The course is obligatory in order to achieve full specialization in education studies
Learning outcome
The aim of the course is to provide insight into topics that are important in understanding and adjusting learning and development in children, adolescents and adults. The students shall acquire knowledge on:
- Central theories on learning
- Central theories on children's development
- Central theories on motivation and self-perception
The students shall develop skills in:
- Using the knowledge on theoretical and practical problems
- Using the knowledge to bring clarity to educational practice
- Sharing the knowledge
- Writing academic texts
Learning methods and activities
6 hours teaching per week with varied learning methods and activities. Compulsory assignments: Writing activity must be approved before the student can take the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- A written report must be approved before the student can take the exam
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required course reading material is on approximately 1000 pages.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PED1092 | 15.0 | ||
| SVPED107 | 5.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Anne Torhild Klomstén
- Astrid Hoås Morin
- Camilla Fikse
- Daniel Rocha Brask Schofield
- Fride Flobakk-Sitter
- Hans Petter Ulleberg
- Martha Torgeirdatter Dahl
- Patric Wallin
- Silje Skaug Stokke
- Vegard Marinius Frantzen
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-12-06Submission
2023-12-07
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"