Course - Psychological Perspectives on Learning and Skill Development - PSY2023
PSY2023 - Psychological Perspectives on Learning and Skill Development
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
The course is a specialization within learning and skill development seen from cognitive-, biological-, social-, and developmental psychological perspectives. The focus is on developmental and learning theories from this perspectives and how this can be used to get better knowledge of how and why skills develops. The focus is on theories of development and learning and how these can be used to broaden the knowledge of how and why skills are developed and trained in areas such as reading and writing, math and motor skills. It will also be focus on both learning- and developmental disorders and expertise.
The course is a subject area course for programmes within the study area social sciences. Check the programme description for each study programme for information about requirements.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The student has an in depth understanding of the cognitive-, biological-, social- and developmental psychological perspectives on learning and skill development.
Skills: The student can reflect over how different psychological theories can be used to practical questions related to learning and skill development. The student can find, evaluate and use information and theories within the area of learning and skill development.
General competence: The student has general competence within the field. The student can convey central subject matter as theories within the area of learning and skill development. The student can understand the relation between theories and use them in practical field.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures.Some lectures might be given in English.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY2020 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Human Movement Science
- Education
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology
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
2023-12-01Submission
2023-12-05
14:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-05-13Submission
2024-05-16
14:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
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"