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EDPE6013: Learning and Teaching Thinking Skills
2024 unit information
This core unit of study centres on examination and evaluation of a number of approaches to the development of higher order cognitive skills. Consideration will be given to the structuring of knowledge to facilitate explanation, problem-solving and creativity and to the use of internalised self-regulatory control strategies in fostering cognitive outcomes. Ways in which thinking and cognition can be supported and extended in educational contexts will be examined in some detail. Particular attention will be given to factors that influence thinking, the role of tools and technologies in facilitating thinking, and perspectives on thinking and cognition generated by contemporary research in cognitive science.
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of some of the theories surrounding the learning and teaching of thinking skills
- LO2. align theories of learning and thinking skills with teaching, learning and assessment practices
- LO3. reflect on the different approaches that can be used to optimise learning
- LO4. demonstrate an ability to understand and integrate related topics in this unit
- LO5. derive educational implications and applications from the theory and research presented in this unit
- LO6. demonstrate competence in oral and written communication skills.
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