Educational psychology

Course Outcome Overview

• CO: Course Outcomes provide a framework for expected student achievements.

• Mapped Modules: Each outcome is associated with specific modules that outline the teaching content.

• Bloom's Level: Different levels of cognitive skills that the course aims to develop in students, indicated as BL2 and BL3, BL4.

Modules and Their Objectives

Module 1: Concept of Educational Psychology

Role and Scope of Educational Psychology: This module explores how educational psychology contributes to understanding learning processes and teaching practices.Relationship of Psychology and Education: Investigates the interplay between psychological principles and educational methods.Nature Vs Nurture: Discusses the balance between hereditary factors and environmental influences on development.Principles of heredity: Examines how genetic predispositions impact learning and behavior.Influence of Heredity and Environment on Development: Analyzes how both heredity and environmental factors shape an individual's growth.

Module 2: Application of Theories

Learning and Motivation in Classroom Teaching and Learning Environment: This module (15 hours) focuses on applying psychological theories to enhance learning and motivation in educational settings. Strategies derived from psychological theories could lead to improved teaching practices.

Module 3: Curriculum Development

Delivery: Discusses effective teaching aids and methods for instructional delivery.Evaluation: Focuses on assessment strategies, including both summative and formative evaluations to gauge student understanding and performance.Role of Educational Technology: Explores how technology can be integrated into the curriculum to support learning. John Dewey Theory: Evaluates the contributions of John Dewey's educational philosophy.

Module 4: Intelligence

Application, Measurement & Screening: This section covers various methods of measuring intelligence and their implications for educational settings.Management of Children with Special Needs: Discusses strategies for teaching and supporting children who require special educational provisions.Teaching of Children with Special Needs: Focuses on tailored instructional strategies to effectively teach children with different learning abilities.