Childhood & Growing Up II

Paper Code: 
EDU- 802
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours(45) + Independent Work(30)+ Others(15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

After completing the course the students will be able to:

  • develop an understanding of the nature and process of learning in the context of various learning theories and factors
  •  understand the critical role of learning environment
  • get them acquainted with various psychological attribute of an individual
  • study and analyze the factors influencing cognition and learning
  • study and understand learning in constructivist perspective

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

EDU 802

 

 

Childhood & Growing Up II

CO90: Critically examine the theories of learning in school environment.

CO91: Interpret various psychological attribute of an individual.

 

Teaching strategies:

Interactive Lecture, Explanation

Learning strategies:   

Self-learning Assignments, Hand outs

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6, Assignment (1), Power point presentation (1)

Summative Assessment (70%)

Semester end examination
 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Concept of Learning & Its Theories
  • Learning: Concept and nature, types of learning by Gagne
  • Stimulus Response theories of learning:
  • Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning theory
  • Skinner’s Operant Conditioning
  • Thorndike’s  Connectionism
9.00
Unit II: 
Cognitive Theories of Learning
  • Cognitive theories of Learning:
  • Gestalt theory of learning
  • Piaget & Bruner’s theory of learning
  • Motivation: Concept, Maslow’s Hierarchy need theory
9.00
Unit III: 
Personality & Adjustment
  • Personality: concept and nature, approaches and  theories of personality, assessment of personality
  • Adjustment: concept, mechanisms, identification of maladjusted children, ego defense mechanisms
  • Stress: meaning, types and coping strategies
9.00
Unit IV: 
Psychological Attributes of an Individual
  • Intelligence: meaning, types, theories and assessment
  • Higher order thinking skills: critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, decision making
9.00
Unit V: 
Socialization & Mental Health
  • Socialization: meaning and definitions, process of socialization, Bandura’s social development
  • Group dynamics: concept, classroom as group, theory of Kurt Lewin
  • Leadership: concept, styles (Kimble Young) and educational implications
Essential Readings: 

Sessional work:

Any one of the following:-

  • Case study of a special child
  • Study of community factors that affect  pupil learning
  • Administration and interpretation of a psychological test

Books Recommended:

Essential readings

  • Aggrarwal, J.C., (1981) Essential of Educational Psychology, Delhi, Doaba Book
  • Chauhan, S.S. (2001), Advanced Educational Psychology, New Delhi: Vikas Publishing  House
  • Mangal, S.K., (2013) Advanced Educational Psychology, New Delhi: PHI Learning  Private Limited
  • Sharma, R.A. (1996) Fundamentals of Educational Psychology, Meerut, Lal Book Depot

 

References: 
  • B.P. (2000). Personality theories, Bosten: Allyn and Bacon House.
  • Berk Laura (2007), Child Development; New Delhi. Prentice Hall of India
  • Biggi, M.L. (1982). Learning Theories for Teachers. New York: Harper and Row.
  • Blair (1954), Jones and Simpson:  Educational Psychology, New York, Macmillan.
  • Golemen Daniel (1995). Emotional Intelligence; New York, Bantom Books.
  • Hilgard, E.R. (1956): Theories of Learning, N.Y. Appleton Century Craft.
  • Ormod Ellis Janne, Third Edition, Educational Psychology Developing Learners
  • Multimedia Edition (http://www.prenhall.com/ormrod).
  • Sharma Tara Chand (2005), Reading Problems of Learners, New Delhi. Sarup and Sons.
  • Skinner (1984), B.F.: Advanced Educational Psychology, New Delhi, Oxonian Press Pvt. Ltd.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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