Pedagogical psychology (BPS230)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BPS230
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course, students will
- have knowledge of the concept of learning, based on traditions from the psychology of learning
- have knowledge of pedagogical-psychological theories and methods, and their relative strengths and weaknesses
- have knowledge of the most widely used tests for educational and psychological assessment of children and young people
Skills
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to select and explain pedagogical-psychological theories and methods that are relevant in connection with a given intervention case
- be able to assess and provide input for treatment plans for the most common learning difficulties in children and young people
- be able to compare these theories and methods and explain their relative strengths and weaknesses
- be able to explain and discuss different theories of motivation
- be able to discuss what constitutes good collaboration and teamwork
- be able to explain the planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching for individuals and in relevant groups
General competencies
On successful completion of this course, students will
- have a basic understanding of the thinking behind, assessment and treatment of the most common learning difficulties
- have a basic understanding of the ethical challenges that arise in connection with testing children and young people
- be able to describe, explain and compare different models
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written home exam | 1/1 | 4 Days | Letter grades | All |
Scope: Maximum 3500 words excluding the bibliography. Referencing and citation style: APA 7thStudents who have not passed either the ordinary or the new and postponed exam, are referred to the next ordinary exam. Students must take the exam according to any new and revised course description for the course but may choose not to attend seminars and lectures.
Coursework requirements
All of the compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for examination. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb, normally no later than 7 days before the examination. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will be withdrawn from the examination.
Compulsary activities:
- Seminars: Preparation for, attendance and participation in five seminars. Students who have less than 75% attendance at the seminars lose the right to take the examination, regardless of the reason.
Course teacher(s)
Casual teacher:
Simona Carla Silvia CaravitaCasual teacher:
Johannes Nilsson FinneCasual teacher:
Trude HavikStudy Program Director:
Bianka Anna KarshikoffCasual teacher:
Klara ØverlandCasual teacher:
Margunn MossigeCourse coordinator:
Lars Edvin BruMethod of work
The teaching will alternate between lectures and student-active methods.
- The student is expected to prepare for the teaching through literature studies. Recommended literature is indicated in the lecture plan.