PSYCHOL 6509OL - Learning and Behaviour
Online - Online Teaching 4 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 6509OL Course Learning and Behaviour Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Online Teaching 4 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Contact 1 to 2 hour online tutorial Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PSYCHOL 6500OL and PSYCHOL 6501OL Restrictions Graduate Diploma in Psychology or Graduate Certificate in Psychology Assessment Online Assessments and Written Assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Matthew Kaesler
For all enquiries about this course please contact Matt Kaesler: matthew.kaesler@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Critically analyse major theories and debates within classic and modern learning theories.
2. Synthesise key principals of a variety of approaches to learning.
3. Apply principles of learning theory to humans and animal behaviour.
4. Communicate applications of learning theories to a variety of audiences.
5. Formulate research designs based on learning theories.最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,4,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,3,4,5 Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
N/A Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
3,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
This is a fully online offering. Students will require access to the internet to access course content, readings, assessments, and to engage in tutorials (via zoom). All required readings, including the online text-books, will be provided within course modules (relevant textbook chapters will be indicated in the course). If you wish to also purchase hard copies of the textbooks, please find the details below, in ‘Recommended Resources’.Recommended Resources
Mazur, J., E. (2016). Learning and Behaviour. United Kingdom: Routledge
Passer, M. W., & Smith, R. E. (2018). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour. Third ed. 最新糖心Vlog: McGraw-Hill.
Online Learning
This is a fully online offering. MyUni will be used for all course materials, communication, links to curated resources, online tutorial support and assignments including submissions, feedback and grades. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Engagement with course content is facilitated by online presentations, interactive online activities, curated readings and resources, and self directed research and study supported by weekly online tutorial sessions. There are 6 Weekly Modules with learning scaffolded across the modules to ensure that students develop deep discipline knowledge as well as the academic literacy, research skills and capacity to apply and communicate their understanding as specified for an AQF8 level offering.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This course is a 6-week intensive, accelerated learning offering. Students should expect to spend around 24-25 hours per week engaging with the online content, in private study, attending online tutorials and completing the assignments for this course.
Hours per Week:
1.5 Hours - Tutorial
1 Hour - Tutorial Preparation
9 Hours - Assessment related tasks
10 Hours - Engaging with online content including video presentations, podcasts, directed research activities, discussions, interactive tasks
3 Hours - ReadingsLearning Activities Summary
Weekly Module topics cover:
1. An introduction to learning and learning theories:
-Adapting to the environment
-Habituation
-What is learning?
-The adaptable brain
-Interdisciplinary work
2. Classical conditioning: principles, constraints and applications:
-Pavlov’s dogs
-Principles of classical conditioning
-Stimulus generalisation and discrimination
-Higher-order conditioning
-Biological constraints on learning
-Applications: fear and anxiety
3. Operant conditioning: principles; schedules of reinforcement & creating complex behaviours:
-Thorndike and Skinner
-Principles of operant conditioning
-Types and schedules of reinforcement
-Which has better behavioural outcomes: reinforcement or punishment?
-Creating complex behaviours
-Avoidance learning
4. Applications of classical and operant conditioning:
-Therapies
-Health Contexts
-Animal training
-Business and marketing
5. Social cognitive learning: principles and applications:
-Tolman
-Language
-Bandura
-Social learning and criminal behaviour
-Using social learning for good
6. Cognitive learning theories:
-Expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies
-Superstitious beliefs and illusion of control
-Information processing theories
-ConstructivismSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Check your understanding quizzes Formative open submission
0% formative only 1,2,3 Assessment 1 (3 parts)
1 short answer and 2 MCQSummative Sundays 11:59pm weeks 2,3,5 30% (3x10%) 1,2,3 Assessment 2 Behaviour Management Plan Summative Sunday 11:59pm Week 4 30% 1,2,3,4 Assessment 3 Research Proposal Summative Sunday 11:59pm Week 6 40% 1,2,3,4,5 Assessment Related Requirements
Submission via Turnitin. All assignments are due by 11:59pm on the Sunday at the end of the week in which they are due. A penalty of 5% per day applies for late submissions.
Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate or other special circumstances recognised under the 最新糖心Vlog’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the course coordinator and submitted before the due date. The course coordinator will consider the request in the light of the case made and 最新糖心Vlog deadlines, and may grant an extension of up to three days.Assessment Detail
Assessment #1: (3 parts- Short answer and 2 MCQ, 10% each - total 30% due weeks 2,3,5). These short answer or quiz questions allow you to demonstrate understanding of core content in learning and behaviour.
Assessment #2: Applying and communicating principles of operant conditioning (30%, 1200 words, due end of week 4)
You will prepare a classroom behavior management plan for children in a primary school, provide a plain language summary of operant conditioning, and a critique of its use in this context.
Assessment #3 Research Proposal on the application of a specific learning theory (40%, 1600 words, due end of week 6).
You will prepare a research poroposal indicating how a chosen topic can be addressed using one of the learning theories you have covered in the course: habituation, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, or social-cognitive theory.Submission
online submission via TurnitinCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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