Sylabus
Educational psychology as a theoretical-application discipline, its subject, main tasks, basic methods.
Research in educational psychology.
Behaviorism.
Learning theories.
General approaches to learning.
Types of learning and their characteristics.
Self-regulated learning.
Cognitive learning strategies.
Information processing theory of learning.
Metacognition.
Complex cognitive processes and learning.
Social cognitive theories of learning.
Motivation.
School self-concept.
Learning goals.
Anotace
The course introduces educational psychology as one of the possible starting points for professional work in educational and school counseling and in all areas where the psychologist needs a comprehensive explanation of the previous development of children, adolescents and adults for effective diagnosis and intervention. It provides a theoretical and applied basis for psychological explanation of educational processes and relationships and their impact on personality development.
It connects the knowledge of educational psychology with the solution of specific educational situations (in the family and school environment, in hobby activities, etc.).