PY1LAL (Learning About Learning) - Autumn
Module aims and purpose
The aims of this module are for students to develop an understanding of learning and memory1 and be able to use this knowledge to reflect on their own learning. This will include fundamental findings about the nature of learning1 (e.g., classical and operant conditioning), the theoretical models2 that underpin these processes from a variety of different perspectives2 including developmental, biological, and cognitive approaches and concerns (e.g., childhood amnesia, critical learning periods, effects of different study types such as levels of processing, distributed vs. massed practice). Students will also learn to: i) reflect on and ii) apply this knowledge in the context of their own learning.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Describe different types of learning and memory systems and the underlying biology of learning1; 3
- Describe how learning develops within an individual across the lifespan4
- Describe and evaluate influential and current studies and theories of learning and memory covering different perspectives, including developmental, biological and cognitive.2
- Reflect on and apply their knowledge in the context of their own learning
Summative assessment
| Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information | Breadth | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written coursework assignment | Reflective report | 50 | 1,500 words | Semester 1 | This assignment assesses Module Learning Outcomes 3 and 4. | Cognitive Psychology Biological Psychology | |
| Remote unsupervised digital examination | Essay exam | 50 | Semester 1, Assessment Period | This assignment assesses Module Learning Outcomes 1,2 and 3. | Cognitive Psychology Biological Psychology |
