Summary of module for applicants:
The aim of the module is to support students in their transition to Degree level study of Psychology, introducing them to new ways of thinking that have psychology at the core. Students will learn about psychological principles that have value in everyday life and learning. They will be supported in the development of critical thinking skills, prized by graduate employers. In addition, students will learn how to present psychological concepts to members of the general public, and to use on-line presentation software to facilitate such work.
Main topics of study:
Indicative topics include:
an introduction to the scientific method
thinking and reasoning in everyday life and learning
critical thinking
cognitive dissonance
our thinking about in-groups and out-groups
cultural differences in cognition
Students will study the research evidence on each topic, but also how knowledge of the topic might be useful in everyday life and learning. In parallel with the study of these topics, students will consider how best to present these topics to members of the general public.
Learning Outcomes for the module
Where a learning outcome meets one of the UEL core competencies, the following codes will be used:
Digital Proficiency = (DP)
Industry Connections = (IC)
Cognitive Intelligence Development = (COI)
Emotional Intelligence Development = (EID)
Social Intelligence Development = (SID)
Physical Intelligence Development = (PID)
Cultural Intelligence Development = (CID)
Community Connections = (CC)
UEL Give-Back = (UGB)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Knowledge
Detail examples of psychological concepts that have direct application in everyday life (COI)
Thinking skills
Illustrate the application of ‘critical thinking’ to everyday-life events (COI; EID)
Subject-based practical skills
Consider how psychological knowledge can best be presented to the general public (COI; SID; CID)
Demonstrate academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism, collusion and other forms of academic misconduct by use of citation and reference as appropriate for Psychology, using their own academic voice (COI; DP)
Express and describe ideas using appropriate written English demonstrating understanding of academic writing conventions and styles as relevant to Psychology. (COI)
Skills for life and work (general skills)
Access and collate evidence from University and external sources, as appropriate to the level of study. (COI; DP)
The aim of the module is to support students in their transition to Degree level study of Psychology, introducing them to new ways of thinking that have psychology at the core. Students will learn about psychological principles that have value in everyday life and learning. They will be supported in the development of critical thinking skills, prized by graduate employers. In addition, students will learn how to present psychological concepts to members of the general public, and to use on-line presentation software to facilitate such work.
Main topics of study:
Indicative topics include:
an introduction to the scientific method
thinking and reasoning in everyday life and learning
critical thinking
cognitive dissonance
our thinking about in-groups and out-groups
cultural differences in cognition
Students will study the research evidence on each topic, but also how knowledge of the topic might be useful in everyday life and learning. In parallel with the study of these topics, students will consider how best to present these topics to members of the general public.
Learning Outcomes for the module
Where a learning outcome meets one of the UEL core competencies, the following codes will be used:
Digital Proficiency = (DP)
Industry Connections = (IC)
Cognitive Intelligence Development = (COI)
Emotional Intelligence Development = (EID)
Social Intelligence Development = (SID)
Physical Intelligence Development = (PID)
Cultural Intelligence Development = (CID)
Community Connections = (CC)
UEL Give-Back = (UGB)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Knowledge
Detail examples of psychological concepts that have direct application in everyday life (COI)
Thinking skills
Illustrate the application of ‘critical thinking’ to everyday-life events (COI; EID)
Subject-based practical skills
Consider how psychological knowledge can best be presented to the general public (COI; SID; CID)
Demonstrate academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism, collusion and other forms of academic misconduct by use of citation and reference as appropriate for Psychology, using their own academic voice (COI; DP)
Express and describe ideas using appropriate written English demonstrating understanding of academic writing conventions and styles as relevant to Psychology. (COI)
Skills for life and work (general skills)
Access and collate evidence from University and external sources, as appropriate to the level of study. (COI; DP)