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Overview

This topic involves a study of current theory and research about learners' motivation, cognition and metacognition.

Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Foster research-informed enquiry, critical analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reflection as essential educational practices
  • Provide an introduction to current theory and research in areas of cognitive psychology and educational practice, including the key constructs of motivation, cognition and metacognition
  • Develop capabilities for self-regulated learning
  • Contribute to improvements in professional decision making
  • Translate knowledge gained from reading, discussion, research and writing into educational practices
  • Disseminate knowledge gained from reading, discussion, research and writing to professional colleagues
  • Foster interdisciplinary and intercultural partnerships and work collaboratively
  • Engage in informed, constructive debate
  • Engage in professional reflective practice

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Explain key constructs in motivation, cognition and metacognition
2.
Analyse how motivation, cognition and metacognition affect learning and problem solving
3.
Relate an instance of student learning to extant theories about motivation, cognition and/or metacognition
4.
Contribute to informed debate about teaching and learning
5.
Demonstrate high standards of academic literacy

Requisites information

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