Growth, Development and Learning (OPEN UNI)

Prerequisites and co-requisites: No

Recommended optional programme components: The course is part of Basic Studies in Education

After completing the course, the students is able to

• Define and analyse learning from the perspectives of educational psychology and research on learning
• Identify the most prominent paradigms and tasks in educational psychology
• Apply acquired knowledge of psychological trends and theories in classroom discussions considering different learning and teaching environments
• Compare different perspectives of educational psychology focusing on age- and culture-specific aspects in education and upbringing
• Reflect on own practices as a learner, student and a teacher based on knowledge in educational psychology, both as an individual, and as a member of a group.

Online teaching. Lectures 14 h, seminars 10 h, and independent study 111 h.

Ormrod, J. E., Anderman, E. M. & Anderman, L.H. (2019). Educational psychology: Developing learners (10th ed.). Pearson.  

Crain W. (2010). Theories of development: Concepts and applications (6th ed.). Psychology Press.

Other materials

Active participation, Essay

Language of instruction: Finnish

Timing: 1st year

Target group: Open University students, classroom and subject teachers, health professionals