To become an effective teacher, pre-service teachers need to understand the learner and the factors which impact learning and development.
Through this unit, pre-service teachers develop a sound understanding of human development from infancy to early adulthood across multiple domains (e.g., physical, social, emotional, cognitive). This understanding serves as a basis for an exploration of how psychology can inform effective teacher practice and facilitate effective learning. In this unit, pre-service teachers examine the nature of learning from a variety of perspectives (e.g., neurological, behavioural, constructivist, cognitive, humanist), factors that influence or underpin learning (e.g., motivation, self-efficacy, experience and culture) and the application of this knowledge in educational contexts to help them understand their own learning and the learning of others.
This unit aims to support pre-service teachers gain knowledge on developmental factors that may impact student learning so that they can construct effective learning environments that cater to diverse needs. It encourages pre-service teachers to think critically about their conceptions of learning and teaching.
Through this unit, pre-service teachers develop a sound understanding of human development from infancy to early adulthood across multiple domains (e.g., physical, social, emotional, cognitive). This understanding serves as a basis for an exploration of how psychology can inform effective teacher practice and facilitate effective learning. In this unit, pre-service teachers examine the nature of learning from a variety of perspectives (e.g., neurological, behavioural, constructivist, cognitive, humanist), factors that influence or underpin learning (e.g., motivation, self-efficacy, experience and culture) and the application of this knowledge in educational contexts to help them understand their own learning and the learning of others.
This unit aims to support pre-service teachers gain knowledge on developmental factors that may impact student learning so that they can construct effective learning environments that cater to diverse needs. It encourages pre-service teachers to think critically about their conceptions of learning and teaching.