Psychology of education

lpsp1206  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Psychology of education
6.00 credits
60.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Nils Frédéric;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Content
The course in educational psychology begins with a contextualization based on the educational system of the French Community of Belgium, before reviewing the historical roots of educational psychology. Then, the contributions of the main paradigms of psychology to the field of education are detailed. Afterwards, it is about motivation and emotions in learning. Finally, practical extensions are considered, around career guidance and  school drop-out.
Teaching methods
The course sessions will take the form of interactive lectures supported by illustrations and case studies. Depending on the health situation, these sessions could be partly or totally remote.
Evaluation methods
The assessment will consist of a written examination with multiple choice and multiple answer questions
Online resources
The slideshows used during the lessons and a reading portfolio are available on moodle
Faculty or entity
EPSY


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy

Bachelor in Psychology and Education: General