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Program Description

The master in Educational Psychology (MSc) is particularly aimed at people who are working in education or are interested in pursuing a career as an educator.

The field of Educational Psychology is broadly defined as the study of students, learning, and teaching. Studies in this discipline can enrich the work of those working or wishing to work as teachers in primary, secondary, or higher education by providing the basic theoretical background to guide their teaching with the aim of improving students' learning outcomes and being able to help their students progress academically and personally.

A successful teacher is able to motivate students, successfully manage the classroom, assess students' prior knowledge, successfully communicate ideas, accommodate students' particular needs, develop appropriate teaching methods and use appropriate assessment methods.

Teachers can develop these skills by understanding and applying relevant psychological theories of learning. The master in Educational Psychology (MSc) aims to encourage teachers to see themselves as engaged learners who are constantly looking for and considering better ways to help their students achieve their goals.

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Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate the basic theoretical concepts of educational psychology.
Estimate the key factors influencing learning and critically evaluate the key findings of contemporary research related to learning and teaching.
Evaluate the psychological and educational principles that can improve the effectiveness of teaching, as well as critically compare the suitability of different teaching methods in different learning contexts (e.g. individual, group, formal, informal).
Understand the effects of individual differences on learning (e.g. gender, IQ, personality, cultural diversity).
Discuss and evaluate the contribution of research in the field of cognitive psychology (on memory, problem solving, perception, attention) in teaching and learning.
Explain the causes and effects of a variety of learning difficulties and discuss the role of the teacher in the context of special and inclusive education.
Strengthen their knowledge about the role of the educational psychologist in diagnostic assessment, counselling and the design of educational interventions.
Summarize the contribution of neuroscience to our understanding of human learning.
Use quantitative and qualitative methods of research and analysis to investigate various educational questions.
Explain and critically evaluate research methods used in the field of educational psychology and demonstrate skills in preparing research proposals and conducting original research.

Graduates of the master in Educational Psychology (MSc) will gain knowledge that will improve their teaching practice. In addition, obtaining this master's degree will be useful for purposes of promotion and professional development in the field of education.