PL3S152 - The Psychology of Education and Work 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL3S152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Psychology of Education and Work | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Susan Williamson, Sarah Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Hayley Gibbon, Alexis Jones, Mary O'Connell, Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To encourage critical reflection on theoretical and research perspectives underpinning educational and occupational Psychology
Content Summary
The specific content will vary from year-to-year depending on staff research interests, but topics related to educational Psychology may include areas such as practical methods and techniques adopted by teachers to promote academic achievement, individual differences in intelligence, cognitive development, affect, motivation, self-regulation and self-concept, as well as their role in learning. Topics related to occupational Psychology may include areas such as modern ways of working (i.e., teleworking) and its effects on employee health and well-being, occupational stress and its management, personnel selection and assessment, employee relations and motivation, organisational development and change, performance appraisal and career development.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically appraise key issues in educational and occupational Psychology |
| LO2 | Evaluate current research and practice in educational and occupational Psychology |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 2 | Portfolio of work related to seminar tasks | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of work related to seminar tasks | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 2 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |