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Overview

It is important that educators understand and appreciate individual differences in how students learn and develop aptitudes for learning. In this course you will be introduced to some of the essential theories of individual differences related to learning. In this course you will learn about major theories of individual differences and how individual differences interact with educational processes and outcomes. Specific topics that you will learn about in this course include studies of human intelligence, personality, self-beliefs, interest, values, and morality. You will explore and examine current theoretical perspectives in these areas, and will be able to develop a sense of the interdependence of different aspects of thinking and believing. You will also learn how the theories and research may help real-life applications to classroom teaching and learning.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Enrolment in a postgraduate Education, Educational Leadership, Learning & Teaching program, or Master of Teaching (Secondary). Master of Teaching (Secondary) students must have completed EDST6761 or EDST6765

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Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

In-person - Intensive

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Course Outline

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$499
Domestic Students	$3420
International Students	$4650

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Postgraduate

Offering Terms
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Term 1

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

070303 Education Studies

Individual Differences and Education

EDST5320

6 Units of Credit