Handbook

How do primary-aged students develop and learn? What, and who, informs their learning? What is the role of cognition, motivation, identity, language, gender, culture, and ability? Using educational psychology as a foundation, you will explore psychological and social perspectives on child development and learning during the primary years of schooling. In order to develop your understanding of young students and how they learn, this course will focus on integrating research findings, theoretical positions, and practical aspects of child development. Specifically, you will be challenged to consider critical developmental issues in relation to your within-school experiences. Completion of this course will enable you to link learning theories and educational practice as a basis for ongoing professional reflection and development of effective primary school pedagogy.