General psychology 1.N2.EP.TTP.AP.28
Course objectives
The primary goal of the course is to acquaint students with the basic issues related to general psychology that are to support pedagogical work and to help them develop well-reasoned questions and arguments regarding explanation and description of behavior, using empirical data as the primary authority. The aim of the course is to aquaint students with leading branches of psychology, human mental processes and behaviour, main psychological disorders.
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Course content: (includes developing skills to apply formal psychological concepts, selected theories of psychology, and the learning process):
The beginning of psychology as a science
Main schools and scientific approaches
Sensation and perception
Psychology of emotions and motivation
Learning: main approaches, neuropsychology of learning, psychology of teaching
Memory
Personality
Intelligence
Psychological disorders
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
nteractive presentation, brainstorming, discussion, poster, infographic, group work; ICT tools/MSteams platform
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
obligatory courses
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Course coordinators
Term 2023/24-Z: | Term 2024/25-Z: | Term 2022/23-Z: |
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PQF since 2019 - specific to teacher profession
Knowledge
Students know and understand:
1. the application of formal psychological concepts and theories relevant in the educational context (N_W02/P7S_WG; M_N_B1.W01)
2. the application of theories of social perception and communication (N_W12/P7S_WG; M_N_B1.W03)
3. the application of theories concerning psychological mechanisms of the learning process (N_W14/P7S_WK; M_N_B1.W04)
Skills
Students can
4. develop psychological skills with the use of various sources, including foreign-language ones, and technologies and communicate them effectively (N_U18/P7S_UU; M_N_B1.U03)
5. communicate in a conflict situation (M_N_B1.U04)
6. recognize students' barriers and difficulties in the learning process (M_N_B1.U05)
7. identify students' needs in developing talents and interests (N_U07/P7S_UW; M_N_B1.U06)
8. develop learner creativity and critical thinking skills (N_U08/P7S_UW)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes
1) Active participation in classes - 20% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
2) Final task (project) - 80% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,6,7)
Criteria of assessment: pass at 60%
Bibliography
Reading list:
Myers, D. (2013). General psychology. NY: School & Library Binding. 9th edition.
Additional information
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