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Psychology and Teaching

The concept of teaching and role of psychology in ensuring an efficient and effective teaching are explored. The application of psychological theories, such as Gagne’s phases of learning, Piaget’s constructivist approach, Skinner’s Operant conditioning (e. g. programmed learning), Bruner’s theories Vygotsky’s theory among others, is emphasized. Issues of instructional objectives, task analysis, reinforcement and punishment are highlighted. Issues of cultural diversity (adjustment), constructivism, motivation, class management, increasing, decreasing and maintaining behaviour, and self –control, are examined. Specific practical illustrations of common behaviour problems in schools, as well as ethnical issues are handled.

Course Code: 
EPS 938
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Affective Development in Children and Adolescents (Elective)

The course surveys the nature of normal affective development and possible assessment procedure including resolution of any deviation. Emphasis will be on educational implications such as in moral development, attitudes, values, empathy, self-esteem and locus of control. 

Course Code: 
EPS 937
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Social and Psychological Study of Human Learning

The course focuses on the learning implications of social and psychological factors. It explores the possible influences of social factors (group characteristics, physical environment, sexualisation, peer tutoring, among others) and the psychological characteristics (cognitive style, intelligence, perception, attention, emotion, and so forth) on learning. Different learning related theories, issues in school learning as well as therapeutic resolution and prevention of learning problems are addressed.

Course Code: 
EPS 936
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Theories of Personality

The course embarks on comprehensive analyses of the major theories of personality. It starts with a study of different dimensions of the psychoanalytic theories and motives such as neopsychoanalytic approach (analytical psychology, inter-psychic theories and psychoanalytic social psychology.) more recent trends (ego analytic psychology and human relations) are also treated. The course goes further to the study of behaviour and learning theories (experimental analysis of behaviour and social psychology theories); dispositional theories (trait theories and temperament; factor analytic theories , theories, biological traits); self-theory and cognition (personal construct, cognitive behavioural theories); humanistic/existential theories (humanism and existential psychologises) and social context-situation ( social structure and culture). The implications to their therapeutic practices as well as their educational implications will be examined.

Course Code: 
EPS 935
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Advanced Abnormal Psychology and Education

After a full grasp of what “normality” or “abnormality” entails, and its historical evaluation, the course analyses the various models of abnormal behaviour and their classification. The clinical picture of each type of psychopathology, its etiological factors and treatment procedures are equally handled. The educational implications are stressed.

Course Code: 
EPS 934
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Advanced Behaviour Modification

The course clarifies the concept of behaviour modification and its historical evolution. The identification of the steps involved follows. It applies the clinical and experimental methods, scientific approach of methodological behaviourism: Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive-social learning, among others. Counter-conditioning, fatigue, incompatible stimuli, inhibitory and disinhibitory effect, and so on, are equally treated. It further considers specific practical illustrations of common behaviour problems in the school. Ethical issues involved are also considered.

Course Code: 
EPS 933
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Fieldwork in School Psychological Service

This is practicum in psychological services in the schools. Students are expected to detect some developmental and learning problems among the learners in a school setting and proffer appropriate possible solutions. The solutions should be based on aspects of psychological theories and principles. This is to be carried out under the supervision of staff. Evaluation will be based on successful treatment of identified learners with problems (40%0 and a final semester report (60%).

Course Code: 
EPS 932
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Theories of Learning

This course critically examines various theories of learning. The in-depth knowledge of the behavioural, social and cognitive learning theories will be treated. Much emphasis will be focused on information processing theories. Different dimensions of memory and memory errors will be examined. The course also considers the role of the complexity of process in cognitive development in learning. The educational implications and practical applications of the theories will equally be examined.

Course Code: 
EPS 931
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Psychological Testing (Elective)

The course focuses on several aspects of psychological testing. It deals with historical evolution of psychological tests, identification and measurement of traits. The item design strengths and limitations, use, interpretation and adaptation to local administration and analysis of such tests are covered. Aptitude tests, intelligence tests (such as Stanford-Binet and Wechsler Intelligence Scales) and personality tests (such as Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and Myers’ Briggs Types Indicator (MBTI) are treated. For each of the tests, the construction, strengths and limitations, use, interpretation and adaptation to local conditions are discussed.

Course Code: 
EPS 920
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

Advanced Research in Education

The course exposes a range of issues and practices in educational inquiry and research. Procedures and methodologies necessary to pursue research problems in measurement, evaluation and applied statistics are investigated. There is an overview of educational research methods including validity and reliability of data and practical considerations in planning, conducting and disseminating research out comes and improving research. The course provides students with skills and knowledge needed for qualitative and quantitative inquiry as well as critiques of research.

Course Code: 
EPS 917
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology

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