EDUC8731 Motivation, Cognition and Metacognition in Learning

2020

4.5

1 x 1-hour seminar weekly

1 Admission into MSE-Master of Special Education
1a Admission into GCEWM-Graduate Certificate in Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health)
1b Admission into MTSESC-Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Secondary)
1c Admission into MDPP-Master of Disability Policy and Practice
1d Admission into MDPPA-Master of Disability Policy and Practice [1.5 years]
1e Admission into MTESOL-Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
1f Admission into GCECP-Graduate Certificate in Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
1g Admission into MLE-Master of Leadership in Education
1h Admission into GCCPEP-Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
1i Admission into MCPEP-Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
1j Admission into GCWPMHE-Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
1k Admission into MWPMHE-Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
1l Admission into GCE-Graduate Certificate in Education
1m Admission into MED%
1n Admission into GCSEP-Graduate Certificate in Social and Emotional Pedagogy
1o Admission into MCPEPA - Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice - 1.5 years
1p Admission into MWPMHEA - Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education - 1.5 years
1q Admission into MEDUA - Master of Education - 1.5 years
2 Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2a Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2b Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2c Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3 108 units of study
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n or 1o or 1p or 1q)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c) and 3))

1 of EDES9401, EDUC9731 has been successfully completed

This topic involves a study of current theory and research about learners' motivation, cognition and metacognition.

This topic aims to:

• Foster research-informed enquiry, critical analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reflection as essential educational practices;

• Provide an introduction to current theory and research in areas of cognitive psychology and educational practice, including the key constructs of motivation, cognition and metacognition;

• Develop capabilities for self-regulated learning;
  Contribute to improvements in professional decision making;

• Translate knowledge gained from reading, discussion, research and writing into educational practices;

• Disseminate knowledge gained from reading, discussion, research and writing to professional colleagues;

• Foster interdisciplinary and intercultural partnerships and work collaboratively;

• Engage in informed, constructive debate;

• Engage in professional reflective practice.

On completing this topic students will be able to:

• Explain key constructs in motivation, cognition and metacognition;

• Analyse how motivation, cognition and metacognition affect learning and problem solving;

• Relate an instance of student learning to extant theories about motivation, cognition and/or metacognition;

• Contribute to informed debate about teaching and learning;

• Demonstrate high standards of academic literacy.