HPFS2202 - Educational Psychology
Overview
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and applications of educational psychology in teaching and learning contexts. Students examine how psychological theories can be used to understand learner development, individual differences, motivation, classroom behavior, instructional planning, and inclusive learning environments.
Topics covered include the role of educational psychology in effective teaching, cognitive and language development, socioemotional development, individual learner variations, exceptional learners, information-processing theory, social constructivist approaches, learning in specific academic domains, instructional planning, classroom management, and motivation.
Through lectures, case discussions, journal review, collaborative learning activities, and project-based assignments, students learn to analyze educational problems and propose theory-based solutions. By the end of the course, students are expected to apply educational psychology concepts to design practical educational tools or interventions that support effective and inclusive learning.
Learning Hours Composition:
- 42 hours face to face, consisting of 14 hours of interactive lectures and foundational concept discussions, and 28 hours for educational case study presentations, flipped-classroom workshops, and project consultations.
- 28 hours of Structured Learning and Guided Group Discussions, including journal reviewing, pocketbook summarization, and collaborative learning tool design.
- 65 hours of Independent, Project-Based Learning, focusing on self-directed literature reviews, composing the comprehensive learning tool design report, and preparing the final exhibition/presentation.
Managing Faculty:
Credit Point:
3 Credit(s)
Learning Hours:
45 hours x 3CPs = 135 hours
