Eps 101a 2024

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE -2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
EPS 101A: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CREDIT HOUR(S): 3
Lecturer Programme(s)
Dr. Ivy Kesewaa Nkrumah (Coordinator) B.Ed. (Soc Sci)10; B.Ed. (Math)11
Dr. Felix Senyametor B.Ed. (Science)2; B.Ed. (Accounting)4
Dr. Vera Arhin B.Ed. (HPER)6
Dr. Ivy Kpodoe B.Ed. (Social Studies)1
Dr. Kyeremeh Tawiah Dabone B.Ed. (ICT)5 ; B.Ed. (Fine Art)7
Mrs. Kaedabi Donkor B.Ed. (Comm. Design)9
Dr. Eugene Nantwi B.Ed. (Management)3;
Dr. Eunice Torto-Seidu B.Ed. (VOTEC) 12; B.Ed. (Art)8
Course Description
This course introduces students to Educational Psychology as a discipline and a profession. It
begins with the nature and scope of Educational Psychology, and the theoretical and practical basis
for the study of Educational Psychology. It also examines the psychological principles, theories,
and methodologies to issues of teaching and learning in schools. The implications of such
principles and theories to educational practice, and the skills for managing classroom related
challenges will also be discussed.
Recommended Course Book
Edjah, K., Anyagre, P., Dramanu, B.Y., Amponsah, M.O.A, Nkrumah, I.K., Senyametor, F. &
Seidu-Torto, E. (2022). Foundations of Educational Psychology. Unpublished lecture notes.
University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT ONE FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
• Definition and Nature of Educational Psychology
• Scope of Educational Psychology
• Relevance of the Study of Educational Psychology
• Instructional Objectives
• Educational Objectives
• Basic Instructional Model
• Research Methods in Educational Psychology
1
UNIT TWO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DURING THE SCHOOL YEARS
• Physical
• Cognitive
• Social
• Emotional
• Principles of Growth and Development
• Educational Implications of the Principles of Growth and
Development
UNIT THREE DIVERSITY AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
• Individual Variations
• Socio-cultural Diversity
• Exceptional learners
• Models of Classroom Management
• Features of a Good Classroom Environment
• Role of the Teacher in Creating a Good Classroom Environment
UNIT FOUR LEARNING THEORIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR
CLASSROOM PRACTICE
• Behavioural
• Social learning
• Cognitive
• Information Processing
• Constructivism
• Humanism
UNIT FIVE MOTIVATION
• Definitional Issues
• Theories of Motivation
• Types of Motivation
• Extrinsic Motivational Techniques
• Intrinsic Motivational Techniques
• Significance of Motivation in Teaching and Learning
UNIT SIX EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND LEARNING

• Definitional Issues
• Role of Assessment in Teaching and learning
• Principles of Assessment
• Types of Assessment
• Paradigms of Assessment
• Classical Studies (Article Readings)
2
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lectures will be the primary method of instruction, but the course will also involve other methods
of instruction such as small group activities, group discussions, video/DVDs, and guest lectures.
EVALUATION
1. Quiz 1 - 20marks - Units 1 & 2
2. Quiz 2 - 20marks - Units 3 &4
3. Final Exam - 60marks - Units 1 - 6
Other Suggested Reading Materials
Bukatko, D., & Dauhler, M. W. (1995). Child development: A Thematic Approach, Boston:
Houghton Mifflin Company.
Deku, P., & Amponsah, M. O. (2013). The influence of teachers’ classroom practices on the self-
concept of primary school pupils with disabilities. Journal of Emerging Trends in
Educational Research & Policy Studies, 4(4).
Dramanu, B. Y. (2017). Academic motivation and performance of junior high school students in
ghana. European Journal of Educational and Development Psychology, 5(1), 1-11.
Edjah, K. (2003). The use of terms of address in the academic setting: a psycho-social perspective.
IFE PsychologIA, 11(2), 178-191.
Lahey, B. B. (2004). Psychology: An introduction (8th Ed.). New York: McGraw- Hill Companies
Inc.
Nkrumah, I. K., Olawuyi, O. L., Torto-Seidu, E. (2015). Effect of Cognitive Modelling on
Impulsive Behaviour Among Primary School Children. Psychology and Behavioral
Sciences. 4(5), 174-180.
Omrod, J. E., Anderman, E. M., & Anderman, L. H. (2017). Educational psychology: Developing
learners. Pearson.
Ormrod, J. E., Anderman, E. M., & Anderman, L. H. (2020). Educational Psychology: Developing
learners. Pearson.
Santrock, J. (2011). Educational Psychology (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
Senyametor, F., Nkrumah, K., & Donkor, K. (2020). Impact of positive reinforcement on pupils’
absenteeism: a case study at felicomfort junior high school, amamoma in cape coast,
Ghana. Journal of Education and Practice, 4, 53.
Dishonest Practice: Plagiarism, copying, collusion, and ghost writing will not be tolerated.
In cases where dishonest practice is involved in tests or other work
submitted for credit, the student will be referred to the University Proctor.
The instructor may choose to not mark the work.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES

EPS 101A: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CREDIT HOUR(S): 3

UNIT SIX EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND LEARNING

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