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PPGS 6111 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course aims to equip Masters students with knowledge and skills relating to theories and
processes of cognitive development. Information processing model will also be discussed. Other aspects
including culture, knowledge, understanding, problem solving, creative and critical thinking and decision making
will also be discussed.

The second part of the course deals with students‟ characteristics relating to learning, intelligence, creativity,
social and emotional development and motivation.

The third part will involve various environmental aspects that enhance teaching and learning.

Assessment Method : Continuous Evaluation (Test, Assignment) : 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Ormrod, J. E. (2010). Educational psychology: developing learners. Columbus, OH: Merill Prentice Hall.
Santrock, J. W. (2001). Educational psychology. Boston: McGraw Hill.
Crowl, T .K., Kaminsky, S., & Podell, D. M. (1997). Educational psychology. Dubuque: McGraw-Hill.
Woolflok, A. E. (1998). Educational psychology. Needham Heights, MA:Allyn and Bacon.

PPGS 6112 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course aims to facilitate students‟ understanding of the basic concepts of learning. Students will
be introduced to various theories and approaches to learning and the issues that are relevant to the process of
learning.
Assessment Method : Continuos Assessment (Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination :40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language and English Language

Main References
Hergenhan, B. R., & Olson, M. H. (2007). An introduction to theories of learning, (5 Edition). Prentice Hall
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International.
Robert, E. H. (2002). Transfer of learning: Cognition, instruction and reasoning. The Educational Psychology
Series
Bower, G. (1989). The psychology of learning and motivation. Academic Press.

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