This course aims at exposing students to an examination of the various psychological theories which underpins effective teaching and learning of science as well as a good range of students that support the theories. Students will be encouraged to come out with their own perspectives of teaching and learning based on the theories encountered in the course. Learning theories include those of Thorndike, Bruner, Gagne, Skemp, Vygostky, the Human Information processing psychologist, as well as the Gestalt psychological schools of thought will be covered in detail. The focus on these theories will also include arrange of studies that support the theories. The course will also explore the various learning styles and their relationships with the learning theories in science education.