Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor and main lecturer
Wayne Leahy
Contact via Email
Bldg X5B Office 355
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is intended as an introduction to the field of educational psychology. The field of inquiry combines major theories from the disciplines of Psychology and Education, and applies these to the context of teaching and learning. The central focus is on human development. Development and learning are influenced by a large range of factors, such as the cognitive, personal, social (including language), emotional, and physical developments. In addition, social and cultural influences and the education setting play a role in learning.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
ALL TASKS INCLUDING QUIZZES IN ON CAMPUS DAYS 1 and 2 MUST BE ATTEMPTED or you cannot achieve the unit outcomes.
The On Campus Day Quizzes INCLUDE GROUP WORK QUESTIONS
You will receive a GRADE range not a raw mark for Assessments 2 and 3.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Quiz During On Campus Day 1 | 5% | No | During OCD 1 |
Major essay | 30% | No | 29/9 |
Quiz During On Campus Day 2 | 15% | No | On Campus Day 2 |
Final Exam | 50% | No | Exam period |
Due: During OCD 1
Weighting: 5%
The quiz gives you the opportunity to check your understanding about the requirements of the EDUC105 re unit outline, academic honesty and other assessment issues. It also has a group work component during this On Campus Day 1 Saturday 15 September.
Due: 29/9
Weighting: 30%
An essay in an acceptable academic format (with proper APA referencing) linking theory and classroom practice.
Due: On Campus Day 2
Weighting: 15%
This 50 minute quiz comprises 40 multiple choice questions based on lecture and textbook materials. It also has a group work component during the On Campus Day 2 Saturday 13th Oct.
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 50%
Comprises of a combination of short and longer style questions.
iLearn site
2 RECORDED Lectures per week for 12.5 weeks
10 Tutorials covered in 2 COMPULSORY ON CAMPUS DAYS
Prescribed text
Library texts and resources on line and in reserve
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There is a new policy for late extensions. See below.
Applications for extensions must be made via Ask MQ at https://ask.mq.edu.au as a "Disruption to Studies" request before the submission date. Students who experience a disruption to their studies through ill-health or misadventure are able to apply for this request. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Disruption to Studies policy and are submitted via ask.mq.edu.au. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.
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http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/exams/disruption_to_studies/
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