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Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Education
Subject Outline
EDGX901
Psychology for Educators
Autumn 2019
Delivery location: Wollongong
Mode of delivery: Flexible
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: Nil
Co-requisites: Nil
Restrictions: Postgraduate programs
Contact Hours: 3hrs workshop and online activities
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Table of Contents
Section A: Subject Information .................................................................................................................................................................2
Study Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................................................6
Submission and Return of Assessments ..............................................................................................................................................14
General Assessment Information .........................................................................................................................................................15
Section C: General Advice for Students ..................................................................................................................................................16
Student Support ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Policies and Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................................17
Consultation Times Tuesday 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm in weeks 1, 3, 5 & 9.
Other times – by appointment and via email
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SUBJECT DETAILS
Subject Description
This subject explores a range of learning theories and their application in a range of educational contexts from school through to adult environments. It covers classical theories of learning and development as well as contemporary
approaches that underpin educational practice. Topics include: behaviourism; Piaget and neo-Piagetians; Vygotsky and
sociocultural accounts of learning; information processing perspectives; the relationships among language, learning and
thought; and issues in the assessment of intelligence. Students will be expected to apply these theoretical perspectives to
their particular specialisation.
Subject Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
Subject Learning Outcomes Australian Professional
Standards for Teachers
1. Identify the key learning and development theories that underpin
contemporary educational practice 1.1.1; 1.2.1; 1.2.2
2. Critically evaluate a range of theories and analyse their usefulness in a
Due Date Week 6, Sunday, the 14th of April, 9.00 pm
Weighting 30%
Format /Length / Report, 1500 words
Description
In this task you are required to find and read a research article on the topic which is
• related to the theories and areas of study covered in this subject
• relevant to your current practice
The article must be an academic article which reports on an original research
conducted by the authors, that is, it should be retrieved from an academic journal
and include the aim, the theoretical framework, description of participants, the
methods of data collection, and discussion of the findings.
Begin your report with a paragraph which introduces the article that your reviewed
(authors, title) and provides a brief summary of the research reported in the article
by reiterating the aim, the theory employed, the participants, the methods of
research and the major findings. This should be followed by a discussion of
• the ways that this article utilises the theory for conducting their research
• the implications of the article in relation to improving educational practice
in the area of your specialisation
Use four or five additional academic sources relevant to the topic to support your
discussion. Full references to these sources, together with the reference to the
article that you reviewed, should be listed in the reference list using APA
referencing style.
Assessment
Criteria
• Selection of an appropriate article
• A clear summary of the article which includes all the required components
• Understanding of the main points of the article
• Evidence of additional relevant reading
• Understanding the connections between theory and research
• Discussion of the educational implications of the article in the area of study
Assessment rubric is available on Moodle site for this subject.
Subject Learning
Outcomes
Assessed
1. Identify the key learning and development theories that underpin contemporary
educational practice
2. Critically evaluate a range of theories and analyse their usefulness in a
particular educational context
Method of
Submission
This assessment task has been set up to be checked by Turnitin, a tool for checking
if it has unreferenced content.
You will need to submit two files to Moodle site: 1) your Report (word doc file)
and 2) the Text of the article which you reviewed (a pdf file). These two files
should be uploaded to the relevant fields by switching the Tabs at the top of the
Task submission inbox.
You need to submit your Report to Turnitin prior to the due date and Turnitin will
give you an originality report. You can then make any changes to your report that
may be required and re-submit you final version of the report, together with the
Text of the article that you reviewed, by the due date.
Assignment cover sheet is not required.
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Assessment 2 Multimedia Presentation
Due Date
The week of your chosen topic (as per Workshop topics for weeks 3, 5, 7, or 9):
• on-campus students: in class on your presentation date
• distance students: end of the week of your assigned topic, Sunday, 9.00 pm
Weighting 30%
Format / Length /
Duration
• On-campus students: 6-7 slides PowerPoint presentation; 20 min oral
presentation
• Distance students: 6-7 slides PowerPoint file with explanation for each slide in
the “notes” field
Description
This assessment task requires you to create a PowerPoint presentation on an
assigned topic. Topics will be allocated in Week 1 in class (on-campus students) or
via Moodle site (distance students). The presentation should include: the concepts
relevant to the topic and their implications for practice in an educational setting;
visual support to the concepts covered (eg images, videos, diagrams etc); references
that you used to create the presentation.
On-campus students: this assignment is to be completed in groups of 2-3 students.
A PowerPoint presentation of max 20 min should be conducted in class in the
assigned week. The presentation should be in a workshop format, which will
include discussions and hands-on activities for the class. The PowerPoint file
should be submitted directly to your lecturer straight after the presentation.
Distance students: this task should be completed individually; your PowerPoint file
needs to include a brief explanation for each of the slides in the form of notes
written in prose in the designated area for each slide (50-100 words per slide). The
assignment should be submitted as a PowerPoint presentation file via Turnitin on
the Moodle site.
Assessment
Criteria
• Selection of relevant concepts
• Understanding of the main ideas of the topic and their educational implications
(the connections between theory and practice)
• The quality of visual support
• Clear articulation of the ideas (written or orally)
• The use of relevant sources and their appropriate acknowledgement
Assessment rubric is available on Moodle site for this subject.
Subject Learning
Outcomes Assessed
3. Apply knowledge and communication skills to report critically on a particular
learning theory as it relates to educational practice
Method of
Submission
On-campus students: the PowerPoint should be presented in class in the assigned week and the PowerPoint file of your presentation should be submitted directly to
your lecturer on the day of the presentation.
Assignment Cover sheet is not required.
Distance students: the presentation should be submitted as a PowerPoint
presentation file via Turnitin on the Moodle site.You can submit your assessment
task to Turnitin prior to the due date and Turnitin will give you an originality
report. You can then make any changes that may be required and re-submit you
final version by the due date.
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Assessment 3 Major Essay
Due Date Week 13, Sunday, the 9th of June, 9.00 pm
Weighting 40%
Format / Length / Essay format, 2000 words
Description
This task requires you to reflect upon the theories presented in this subject and to
think about how you might use them to support your work as an educator in your
current or future workplace. Critically analyse and synthesise the theories of your
choice from at least three topics presented in this subject (Modules 1-5, as per
Lecture Schedule) and write an essay that outlines the ways that these theories can
be applied to your educational practice. In your response to this task, you need to
85-100 For performance that provides evidence of an outstanding level of attainment of the relevant subject learning outcomes, demonstrating the attributes of a distinction grade plus (as
applicable) one or more of the following:
• consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding
• substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating
competing arguments, perspectives or problem-solving approaches
• critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications
• use of quantitative analysis of data as the basis for deep and thoughtful judgments,
drawing insightful, carefully qualified conclusions from this work
• creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline
• eloquent and sophisticated communication of information and ideas in terms of the
conventions of the discipline
• consistent application of appropriate skills, techniques and methods with outstanding
levels of precision and accuracy
• all or almost all answers correct, very few or none incorrect
Distinction
D
75-84 For performance that provides evidence of a superior level of attainment of the relevant subject learning outcomes, demonstrating the attributes of a credit grade plus (as applicable)
one or more of the following:
• evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles, concepts and/or
theories
• distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills, techniques, methods and/or
concepts
• demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and
providing solutions
• fluent and thorough communication of information and ideas in terms of the conventions
of the discipline
• frequent application of appropriate skills, techniques and methods with superior levels of
precision and accuracy
• most answers correct, few incorrect
Credit
C
65-74 For performance that provides evidence of a high level of attainment of the relevant subject
learning outcomes, demonstrating the attributes of a pass grade plus (as applicable) one or
more of the following:
• evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills
• demonstration of solid understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study
• demonstration of the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts
• use of convincing arguments with appropriate coherent and logical reasoning
• clear communication of information and ideas in terms of the conventions of the
discipline
• regular application of appropriate skills, techniques and methods with high levels of
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