ISMAT 337

Learning Psychology

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit aims to provide general training, in the field of scientific knowledge in the areas of Learning Psychology, in an interdisciplinary perspective, on the different aspects that allow the understanding of this area of human behavior and promote a solid scientific training (theoretical, technical and methodological) in the field of Learning Psychology.
• ProgramaProgramme

  S1. Human Learning: concept definition. S2. Types of Learning. S3. Learning Factors. S4. Learning as adaptation. S5. Non-associative learning: reflexes, habituation and sensitization. S6. Associative Learning. Classical conditioning: basic elements and phenomena; associative mechanisms; biological and emotional states. S7. Operant Learning. Acquisition and elimination of responses; aversive control of behavior; maintenance of behavior. S8. Observational learning: imitation and social modeling. S9. Cognitive Theories of Learning. S10. Vygotsky's cultural-interactionist theory. S11. Rogers' Humanist Learning. S12. Applications of Learning Psychology in different contexts (educational, clinical, organizational).
• ObjectivosObjectives

  It is intended that students acquire skills that allow them to: LG1.Differentiate the main concepts in the field of Learning Psychology; LG2.Recognize the different types of learning; LG3.Identify the main learning factors; LG4. Distinguish associative learning from non-associative learning; LG5.Recognize non-associative and associative forms of learning; LG6.Know classical conditioning and operant or instrumental conditioning; LG7.Understand how observational learning is processed; LG8.Discriminate the various learning theories; LG9.Analyze different situations taking into account the knowledge acquired.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Mazur, J. (2009): Learning and Behavior. NJ: Prentice Hall. Ormrod, J. (2011). Human Learning. NJ: Prentice Hall. Schunk, D.H. (2022). Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective. (8th Edition) Pearson Education Limited. Scott, D. & Hargreaves, E. (2015). The SAGE Handbook of Learning . Sage Publications.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Use of active methodologies such as PBL (problem-based learning) methodologies, flipped classroom and use of digital resources in the teaching-learning process.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não