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Psychology of Education

Psychology of Education

Code	11813
Year	2
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Psychology
Entry requirements	-
Mode of delivery	Presential
Work placements	Not applicable.
Learning outcomes	In this Curricular Unit it is expected that students acquire a global and integrated view about the theory, research and practice of psychology in educational settings, with a particular focus on the teaching and learning processes and on intelligence theory. At the end of the teaching-learning process students should be able to: 1. identify the object and the research methods used in educational psychology; 2. differentiate the main learning and intelligence theories and its contribution to the study and comprehension of human behavior; 3. understand the relevance of different teaching models and techniques to the learning process; 4. collect, select and analyze current and significant scientific information in educational psychology; 5. develop and apply appropriate communication skills; 6. show autonomy and self-criticism in performing academic tasks; 7. contribute to collaborative team work.
Syllabus	1. Introduction to educational psychology 1.1. The object of educational psychology 1.2. Research methods 2. Learning theories 2.1.Concept of learning and its evolution 2.2. Behavioral theories of learning 2.3. Cognitive and constructivist theories of learning 3. Intelligence and creativity 3.1. Classical theories of intelligence 3.2. Contemporary perspectives on intelligence and creativity 4. Pedagogical relationship and classroom management 4.1.Hidden agenda and the teacher-student relationship 4.2. Classroom management and communication skills
Main Bibliography	Almeida, L.S., Guisande, M.A. & Ferreira, A.I. (2009). Inteligência: Perspectivas teóricas. Coimbra: Almedina. Arends, R.I. (1995). Aprender a ensinar. Amadora: McGraw-Hill. Candeias, A.A. & Almeida, L.S. (2007). Inteligência humana: Investigação e aplicações. Coimbra: Quarteto. Good,T.L. & Brophy,J. (1996). Psicología educativa contemporánea (5ª Ed.). México: McGraw-Hill. Lopes, J.A. (2002). Problemas de comportamento, problemas de aprendizagem e problemas de “ensinagem”. Coimbra: Quarteto. Lopes, J.A. et al. (2006). Competências sociais: Aspectos comportamentais, emocionais e de aprendizagem. Braga: Psiquilíbrios. Oliveira, J.H.B. & Oliveira, A.M. (1996). Psicologia da Educação Escolar II: Professor-Ensino. Coimbra: Almedina. Slavin, R.E. (2006). Educational Psychology: Theory and practice (8th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Veiga, F.H. (2013). Psicologia da educação: Teoria, investigação e aplicação. Lisboa: Climepsi. Woolfolk, A.E. (2000). Psicologia da educação. Porto Alegre: Artmed.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.