The student
- knows the main educational psychology theories relevant for teachers' and educators' work
- gets a deeper understanding about the most important conceptions and current research related to teaching and learning in Finland and internationally
- acquires skills in argumentation based on scientific theories of educational psychology
Optionally: Electronic exam September 17, 2018 - August 16, 2019.
Study materials in electronic exam:
1. Bransford, J.D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R.R. (1999) How People Learn Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington, D.C.: National academy press. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309070368
2. Three articles in the journal Teaching and Teacher Educationor or in some other journal including the word "teaching". Select the articles according to your own interest.
3. Three articles in the journals dealing with the identity or learning. Search for with entries "identity" or "learning".
Inform the teachers of the bibliographic information of articles before enrolling on electronic exam.