General psychology

studia drugiego stopnia

English Philology - Teacher Training Programme

semestr 1

studia niestacjonarne

profil akademicki

obowiązkowe
uprawnienia pedagogiczne

Realizowany w sali

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties

total number of ECTS points: 1

0,5 ECTS - 15hrs of class participation

0,5 ECTS - 15hrs of preparation to class with direct participation of the teacher

Course description

General psychology - classes - is meant to be compatible with the General psychology - lecture. Students will learn how scientific methodology is utilized in psychological research and will learn critical thinking skills. Throughout, emphasis is placed on original empirical research.

Course objectives

The primary goal of the course is to acquaint students with the basic issues related to general psychology that are to support pedagogical work and to help them develop well-reasoned questions and arguments regarding explanation and description of behavior, using empirical data as the primary authority. The aim of the course is to aquaint students with leading branches of psychology, human mental processes and behaviour, main psychological disorders.

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Course content: (includes developing skills to apply formal psychological concepts, selected theories of psychology, and the learning process):

The beginning of psychology as a science

Main schools and scientific approaches

Sensation and perception

Psychology of emotions and motivation

Learning: main approaches, neuropsychology of learning, psychology of teaching

Memory

Personality

Intelligence

Psychological disorders

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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:

nteractive presentation, brainstorming, discussion, poster, infographic, group work; ICT tools/MSteams platform

Reading list:

Myers, D. (2013). General psychology. NY: School & Library Binding. 9th edition.

Learning outcomes acc to PQF since 2019 - specific to teacher profession

Knowledge

Students know and understand:

1. the application of formal psychological concepts and theories relevant in the educational context (N_W02/P7S_WG; M_N_B1.W01)

2. the application of theories of social perception and communication (N_W12/P7S_WG; M_N_B1.W03)

3. the application of theories concerning psychological mechanisms of the learning process (N_W14/P7S_WK; M_N_B1.W04)

Skills

Students can

4. develop psychological skills with the use of various sources, including foreign-language ones, and technologies and communicate them effectively (N_U18/P7S_UU; M_N_B1.U03)

5. communicate in a conflict situation (M_N_B1.U04)

6. recognize students' barriers and difficulties in the learning process (M_N_B1.U05)

7. identify students' needs in developing talents and interests (N_U07/P7S_UW; M_N_B1.U06)

8. develop learner creativity and critical thinking skills (N_U08/P7S_UW)

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes

1) Active participation in classes - 20% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)

2) Final task (project) - 80% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,6,7)

Criteria of assessment: pass at 60%