Prerequisites
% = any matching topic, eg BIOL1% includes BIOL1101, BIOL1102 etc
1 Admission into MSE-Master of Special Education 1a Admission into GCEWM-Graduate Certificate in Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health) 1b Admission into MTSEPR-Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Primary) 1c Admission into MTSESC-Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Secondary) 1d Admission into MDPP-Master of Disability Policy and Practice 1e Admission into MDPPA-Master of Disability Policy and Practice [1.5 years] 1f Admission into MTESOL-Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 1g Admission into GCECP-Graduate Certificate in Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac) 1h Admission into MLE-Master of Leadership in Education 1i Admission into GCCPEP-Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice 1j Admission into MCPEP-Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice 1k Admission into GCWPMHE-Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education 1l Admission into MWPMHE-Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education 1m Admission into GCE-Graduate Certificate in Education 1n Admission into MED% 1o Admission into GCSEP-Graduate Certificate in Social and Emotional Pedagogy 1p Admission into MCPEPA - Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice - 1.5 years 1q Admission into MWPMHEA - Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education - 1.5 years 1r 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 1r)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c) and 3))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of EDES9401, EDUC9731 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic involves a study of current theory and research about learners' motivation, cognition and metacognition.
Educational aims
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
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to 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
Key dates and timetable
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