UNIVERSITY OF SINDH

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING GUIDANCE AND RESEARCH (PTGR)

COURSE SYLLABUS/ OUTLINE FOR B.Ed. (Hons) 5th Semester 2021

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title Educational Psychology (EP)

Course Code EED- 513
Credit Hours 3(3+0) – (Theory )
Pre-requisite Basic knowledge of biology
Marks 100
Type of Course Foundation / Supporting / CS Elective / General Course
Academic Year Spring 2019

COURSE SUPERVISOR

Coordinator Name Dr. Amjad Ali Arain

Office Extension: -----
Phone: +92 (022) 9200158 , 03213089387
Contact Details Email: dramjad.arain@usindh.edu.pk
Guidance & counselling days: Tuesday/ Thursday

Course Description
This course is an introduction to educational psychology that covers the basic concepts, theories, and
principles of human development, learning, motivation, individual differences, intelligence, and assessment.
Additionally, it relates how these concepts are applied to classroom teaching. In an educational setting, it is
essential for teachers to know about human development and how students learn. Students learn according to
their own pace and ability, so concepts about individual differences and different types of learners are also
covered.
Individuals Learning Outcomes (ILOs): By the end of this course student teachers will be able to:
• Define and describe educational psychology and its importance
• Explain and practice different schools of thought
• Define learning and explain different theories of learning and their application in the classroom
• Recognize and respect individual differences; physical, intellectual, emotional, and socio-cultural
• Analyze and use the concept and theories of motivation in their own teaching and learning
• Apply educational psychology in their teaching and learning.
 Course Content

1. UNIT 1: Introduction to educational psychology

1.1 Definition of psychology
1.2 The importance of educational psychology
1.3 Goals of psychology
1.4 Schools of psychology (biological, cognitive, behavioural, psychoanalytic, humanistic)
1.5 The implications of educational psychology

2. UNIT 2: Learning
2.1 Definition of learning
2.2 Theories of learning (classical and operant conditioning)
2.3 Theories of learning (social, constructivist, and cognitive)
2.4 Learning difficulties (dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
2.5 The learning process

3. UNIT 3: Motivation
3.1 Definition of motivation
3.2 Types (intrinsic and extrinsic)
3.3 Five general approaches to motivation
3.4 Self-perception
3.5 Theory of motivation (Maslow’s hierarchy)

4. 4 UNIT 4: Memory
4.1 Definition of memory
4.2 Types of memory
4.3 The processes of memory and forgetting
4.4 Application in an educational context

5. UNIT 5: Intelligence
5.1 Concept of intelligence
5.2 Theories of intelligence
5.2.1 Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory
5.2.2 Sternberg’s triarchic theory
5.2.3 John Fisher’s personal construct psychology
5.2.4 Charles Spearman’s general intelligence theory

Recommended Books:
Anita Woolfolk: Educational Psychology (Ninth Edition) Pearson (2004).
Khatak Ibrahim(1999)Educational psychology Peshawar :Ijaz Printers.
Salvin, Robert (1988) Educational Psychology:Theory into practice (2nd Edition)
E.W. Elementary School Guidance, Mc. Graw-Hill Book Company, Inc. NY. USA. 1963.
Kinra, Asha K: Guidance & counseling. Darling Kindersley. India. 2008.
Kochhar, S K : Educational & Vocational Guidance in Secondary Schools (2006)
Sterling New Delhi, India.(2002)
Gibson, L.Robet: Introduction To Counseling and Guidance(2008) Prentice Hall. India.
Sharma, Tara Chand: Modern Methods of Guidance & Counseling Sarup & Sons India.
Assessment Criteria

Attendance Portfolio Presentation Midterm Final 20 Total

15 15 10 20
Participation Activity 100
10 10