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This course introduces students to the study of education with a focus on learning. It draws on a range of psychological and sociological approaches to educational theory and practice and explores how education shapes people's everyday lives. The course addresses questions such as: What do we know about learning? How do we learn? What’s political about learning?
EDUC101 is a popular introductory course for students interested in the psychology and sociology of education. This course is also beneficial for students who are starting out at university and would like some insight into their own learning as well as how learning is shaped by broader political and historical contexts.Anyone eligible to attend university may enrol in EDUC101.You can watch a video about EDUC101 on Youtube.Classes begin Wednesday 4th January 2017.This course views the concept of learning from psychological and sociological perspectives. Both perspectives include a variety of diverse, thought-provoking themes. Key themes covered in EDUC101 include:• Behavioural Views of Learning• Cognitive Views of Learning• Social Cognitive Views of Learning• Motivation and Learning• Learners and their Backgrounds• Sociology and Educational Systems • Education as an “Organisation”• The Hidden Curriculum • Comparative Education around the WorldAlthough these are not prerequisites, if you liked EDUC102 (Child and Adolescent Development), EDUC103 (Education, Culture and Society) and/or PSYC105 (Introductory Psychology - Brain, Behaviour and Cognition), then you may also like EDUC101.
Students who engage, participate, and are successful in this course will:Have an understanding of key theories and concepts used in the study of learning;Have demonstrated knowledge and critical thinking skills related to learning and education as a discipline; Have expressed the connections between learning theories and applied settings through outside activities and course assessments; and,Have practiced effective study skills.
Valerie Sotardi
Domestic fee $732.00
International fee $2,975.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership .