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Undergraduate Handbook 2021-2022 (archived)
Module FOUD0727: Psychology of Thinking and Learning
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD0727: Psychology of Thinking and Learning
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 0 | 10 | Not available in 2021/2022 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To provide students with an introduction to the psychological processes of thinking and learning
- To develop students' knowledge of theories of thinking and learning
- To familiarise students with methods used to assess thinking and learning
- To introduce students to questions in the application of psychology in real life settings
- To provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their own learning experiences and self-development.
Content
- Theories of thinking and learning
- Theories of cognitive development and the methods used
- Theories of intelligence and issues related to intelligence testing
- Factors affecting thinking and learning
- Reflection
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the programme students will have:
- 1. Knowledge of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Knowledge of a range of relevant research methods
- 3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant research methods
- 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant vocabulary
Key Skills
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate critical thinking
- 2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
- 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of number
- 4. Demonstrate the use of appropriate sources of evidence
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Theory, initial concepts and research techniques will be introduced during teaching sessions
- Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured exercises, group work, and discussions during teaching and students' own time
- Knowledge and understanding of concepts will be assessed by an invigilated test.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching | 10 | weekly | 2 hours | 20 | |
| Workshop | 10 | weekly | 2 hours | 20 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 60 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invigilated test | 80% | Test | 3 hours | 100% | yes |
| Reflective Writing | 20% | Reflective Writing | 1000 words | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment
There will be a variety of formative tasks including written exercises and one-to-one discussions.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.