Course: Introduction to Educational and School Psychology

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Course title Introduction to Educational and School Psychology
Course code PCH/DIESP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Viktorová Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Smékalová Eleonora, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Educational and School Psychology - topics & methods 2. Lerning and education - theories and approaches 3. Behavioral and cognitive approach to learning 4. Innovative approaches to learning and education 5. The role of motivation in learning and education 6. "School success" and learning goals 7. Social context of learning and education 8. Pupils with special needs, inclusion 9. Negative phenomena in schools (e.g., bullying, cyberbulying, risk behavior) 10. Work possibilities for a psychologist in the school system 11. Myths in Education 12. Education systems in different countries

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 36 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 39 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to provide the student with information about: - the basic topics of educational and school psychology; - "traditional" and "alternative" approaches to learning and instruction; - factors influencing the learning process (e.g. memory, motivation, intelligence etc.); - work possibilities for a psychologist in the education system and school environment
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to: - explain basic terms from the field of educational psychology (education, learning, instruction, motivation); - compare and evaluate different approaches to learning and education; - identify and describe factors affecting the learning process and outcomes; - reflect on their own learning experiences and put them in cultural and social context.
Prerequisites
Knowledge from cognitive psychology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark

Active in-class participation, completion of assignments (2 short essays), passing the final oral exam. You are bound by the the Study and Examination Code of the Palacký University Olomouc, as available here: https://www.upol.cz/fileadmin/userdata/UP/Studenti/Studenti-EN/2017-Study_and_examination_code.pdf
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