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200220 VU Educational Psychology (2026W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work

NUR FÜR MASTERSTUDIERENDE PSYCHOLOGIE
ACHTUNG: Jede VU kann max. 1x absolviert werden. Sie müssen für das Modul A3 4 unterschiedliche VUs, mit unterschiedlichem Haupttitel absolvieren.

Bei Verwendung der VU für Modul A4 Freie Fächer ist max. eine VU erlaubt!

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Th 08.10. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 15.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Thursday 29.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Thursday 12.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Thursday 26.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Thursday 14.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Thursday 28.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course has a twofold objective: to introduce students to educational psychology as both a field of psychological science and a professional career domain.
The seminar provides students with the fundamental concepts of educational psychology, introduces the main areas of activity (including research, counselling, prevention, intervention, and evaluation), and familiarizes them with major contemporary debates and challenges in the field (e.g., persistent myths in education, evidence-based practice, education in the 21st century, etc.).
The seminar combines theory-driven input, professional testimonials, critical reading of key texts, and interactive group discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

• Attendance
• Active participation during the sessions
• Individual written assessment
• Group oral presentation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

• Attendance (maximum one absence permitted)
• Active participation during the sessions (20 points): active engagement in in-class activities and discussions
• Individual written assessment (40 points): conduct, report on, and critically reflect upon an interview with a professional working in the field of educational psychology
• Group oral presentation (40 points): give a presentation on a contemporary issue in educational psychology

A minimum of 60 points is required to pass the course.

Examination topics

Contents of the seminar sessions.

Reading list

Spiel, C., Götz, T., Wagner, P., Lüftenegger, M., & Schober, B. (Eds.). (2022). Bildungspsychologie. Hogrefe Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1026/03108-000

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