Psychology of Learning

Week 1: Part-I: Learning Principles

Unit - I: Introduction to Psychology of Learning

Learning: Theories and Applications

a) Behavioral Learning theories

b) Cognitive-, Bruner, Gagne

c) Constructivist-, Piaget, Vygotsky

Week 2: Motivation: Concept, Theories and types

a)Maslow’s Need Hierarchy theory(Humanistic Approach)

b)Achievement Motivation & Goal Orientations

c)Learners’ Academic Self-regulation

Week 3: a)Sustainable Learning Habits of Mind

b)Prominent Theories of Motivation

c)Learners’ Engagement & Self-Efficacy

Week 4: Unit-II: Memory & Cognition

Information Processing Model of Memory-

a)Sensory Memory, Working Memory, Long-term Memory

b)Cognitive load & Meta-cognition

Week 5: c)Critical & Reflective thinking, Problem solving and Concept- mapping

Week 6: Unit-III: Learners’ Diversity & Inclusive Education

I)Learners’ diversity in the classroom

II)Different Learning styles & approaches

III)Meeting the Learners’ Diverse Needs

Week 7: IV.Advantages of Inclusive education for individuals and society

Part-II: Learning in Practice

Unit-IV: Learning Sciences

I.Transformative Learning-(TL)

Week 8: a)Transformative Learning Theory

b)Facilitating TL :Engaging Emotions

c)Simulated Learning

d)Critical Pedagogy

Week 9: II.Experiential Learning-(EL)

a) Theoretical Foundations of EL

b) Dynamic Debriefing

c) EL Methodologies

d) Applications of EL

e) Learning Styles

Week 10: III.Multimedia Learning-(ML)

a)Theoretical Foundations of ML

b) Basic Principles of ML

c) Applications in E-learning Contexts

d) Virtual Learning

e) Online Learning

f) Hybrid Learning

Week 11: IV.Social Interaction and Collaborative Learning

a) Web-based Learning (WBL)

b) Integrated E-Learning (IEL)

c) Blended Learning with Flipped Instruction

d) Project-based Learning (PL)

e) Problem-based Learning (PBL)

f) Cyber-Physical-Social Learning

Week 12: V. Personalized Learning- (PL)

a) Game-based Learning (GBL)

b) Self-directed Online Learning (SOL)

c) Mobile Learning (ML)

d) Cognitive & Affective Tutoring

e) Contemplative Learning.