Course

Individual Differences and Education - EDST5320

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of Education

Course Outline: School of Education

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: Enrolment in one of the following programs, 1970, 2354, 2359, 7401, 7960, 8910, 8926 or 8960 or enrolled in a Education or Educational Leadership plan in 8224

CSS Contribution Charge: 1* (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

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.
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