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EDPE5001: Psychological Principles of Education

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EDPE5001: Psychological Principles of Education

2027 unit information

In this unit of study, we examine research-informed psychological principles of teaching and learning, motivation at an advanced level. Drawing on a set of principles developed by the American Psychological Association (APA), the unit emphasises the role of theory in explaining and guiding effective educational practice. In the unit, students are encouraged to evaluate how psychological theories of learning, motivation, development, and assessment can be applied, adapted, and critiqued in real-world settings. Through structured reflection, students will develop a nuanced understanding of the relationship between theory, evidence, and practice.

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Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6

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Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Gain a critical understanding of the psychological research and established theories on which the principles of teaching and learning are based
LO2. Relate these principles to a range of educational activities, e.g., teaching practices, learning strategies, assessment methods, professional learning, curriculum (re)design
LO3. Evaluate a range of educational practices in terms of these principles
LO4. Critically reflect on these principles to justify changes in practice
LO5. Translate these principles into practice for specialist and non-specialist audiences

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Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

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Semester 1 2027	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2027	Online	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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Semester 1 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2022	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2022	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2023	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2023	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2024	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2025	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

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EDPE5001: Psychological Principles of Education

2027 unit information

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Details

Enrolment rules

Learning outcomes

Unit availability

Modes of attendance (MoA)

Disclaimer

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