General psychology 1.S2.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

English Philology - Teacher Training Programme

Student workload

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties total number of ECTS points: 1 0,5 ECTS - 15hrs of class participation 0,5 ECTS - 15hrs of preparation to class with direct participation of the teacher

Study level

MA level studies

Education profile

full time studies academic profile

Type of course

obligatory courses
pedagogical qualification

The semester in which the subject is carried out

semester 1

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Course coordinators

Term 2023/24-Z:

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Dariusz Krok

Term 2024/25-Z:

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Dariusz Krok

Term 2022/23-Z:

Dariusz Krok

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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