Guiding Philosophy of Education Studies (ES)Provides the foundation for understanding the development of learners, and for shaping pedagogical approaches for their holistic development Helps student teachers understand how the theories of development work together with the educational system & policies in the education of the student Prepares student teachers to see themselves as educators & to understand that education is a journey in itself QED528 Briefing
QED 528 - Educational Psychology: Theories & Applications for Learning & Teaching PGDE (Secondary) Briefing
By Dr. Stefanie Chye Psychological Studies Academic Group
Guiding Philosophy of Education Studies (ES)
Provides the foundation for understanding the development of learners, and for shaping pedagogical approaches for their holistic development Helps student teachers understand how the theories of development work together with the educational system & policies in the education of the student Prepares student teachers to see themselves as educators & to understand that education is a journey in itself QED528 Briefing
Core Education Studies (ES) Courses Educational Psychology: Theories & Applications for Learning & Teaching, QED 528 Teaching & Managing Learners at the Secondary/Junior College Level, QED 526 ICT for Meaningful Learning, QED 527 The Social Context of Teaching & Learning, QED 523 QED 528 Briefing
Inter-connections across ES courses
QED 528 Educational Psychology: Theories and Applications for Learning and Teaching
Course Description This course provides the foundation for understanding adolescents, their development and the psychology of learning QED528 Briefing
Course Objectives Student teachers will develop a positive and professional attitude towards teaching, acquire a knowledge base and relevant skills to become caring, committed, creative and effective teachers
QED 528 Educational Psychology: Theories and Applications for Learning and Teaching QED528 Briefing
2 Sections: Understanding the Learner The Role of Educational Psychology in Effective Teaching and Learning Overview of Adolescence and Adolescent Development Social Contexts of Development Physical Development Personal Development Socioemotional Development Moral and Prosocial Development
QED 528 Educational Psychology: Theories and Applications for Learning and Teaching QED528 Briefing
2. Understanding the Learning Process Cognitive Development Behaviourist , Cognitivist and Social Cognitive Views of Learning Motivation in Learning Higher-Level Thinking Skills Assessment in Learning
QED 528 Educational Psychology: Theories and Applications for Learning and Teaching QED528 Briefing
2 Parts: (Group & Individual) E-Learning Case Analysis (Individual) – 10% Due date: E-learning Week (Week 5) Problem-Based Learning Group Project – 40% Due date: Week 11 (in class) Individual Assignment – 50% Due date: 6th April 2012 (Friday), by 4pm Late submission will NOT be entertained unless accompanied by Medical Certificate or approved leave from the Office of Teacher Education QED528 Briefing
Principal References Eggen, P., & Kauchak, D. (2010). Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms (8th Ed). NJ: Pearson. Tan, O. S., Parson, R. D., Hinson, S. L., & Sardo-Brown, D. (2011). Educational Psychology: A Practitioner-Researcher Approach (2nd Ed.) Singapore: Cengage
Supplementary References Santrock, J. W. (2009). Educational Psychology (4th Ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill. Ormrod, J. E. (2011). Educational Psychology : Developing Learners (7th Ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Transfers between Tutorial Groups:
Requests for transfers will only be approved under the following cases: Student teachers transfer to another group of the SAME course due to clash of timetable Student teachers need to take certain courses to graduate (final semester) but there is a clash of timetable. QED528 Briefing
Administrative Matters:
Blackboard (BB) Matters (http://lonline.nie.edu.sg) NIE’s Learning Management System Check registered email Print out course outline and lecture slides prior to class Slides are for general reference only QED528 Briefing
2. Be careful of plagiarism. Always cite the source whenever you quote or paraphrase another author’s work. Plagiarism is taken very seriously and can lead to failure and/or termination of candidature in the PGDE program 3. Punctuality and Attendance Punctuality and 100% attendance is expected unless supported by official or medical leave Where possible, please inform your tutors beforehand if you are unwell or are unable to attend class Submit copies of your medical certificates to your tutor as soon as you return to NIE Administrative Matters: QED528 Briefing
4. For student teachers on Leave of Absence (LOA): Please inform your course coordinator and tutor; and Check BB for further details. 5. Gmail account for student teachers 6. Please contact the course coordinator if you have any further queries.
Administrative Matters: QED528 Briefing
Course Coordinator
Dr. Stefanie Chye Office: NIE 2-03-92 Phone: 6790 3220 Email: stefanie.chye@nie.edu.sg QED528 Briefing
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