Applying Psychology To Education: Research And Debate
Researchers looking at how psychology can be applied to education have a unique opportunity to explore this further during a series of seminars at Edge Hill University.
The Educational Psychology Research Group has organised a programme of events to stimulate debate and examine ways in which educational practitioners can make the learning experience better for their pupils and students.
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Senior Lecturer Dr Dave Putwain, Educational Psychology Research Group Coordinator, explained: “The emotional side of learning is very important and one which practitioners need to understand when working in this type of environment to ensure that they can understand and motivate individuals.”
“This seminar series seeks to explore how psychology can be applied to education at all levels, from pre-school to university. We have interests in how psychology can be used to explain education phenomena and also how educational interventions can be based on psychological theory. Our programme of events gives us the opportunity to invite speakers in from a range of backgrounds and disciplines to draw on their expertise and provide a platform to think about and discuss what is happening in the wider field and debate research. It allows us to formulate new ideas and even embark on new projects. For example, as a result of a previous session I’m now working in partnership with the University of Lancaster to look at why schoolchildren fear failure and what we can do to stem some of their worries.”
The events are open to anyone with a general interest in the fields of education and psychology.
Forthcoming seminars include:
· What teachers need to know about loneliness, 7th December, 12noon to 1.30pm, led by Dr Pam Qualter, University of Central Lancashire.
· Working memory and educational attainment, 11th January 2012, 12noon to 1.30pm, by Dr Helen St Clair-Thompson, University of Hull.
· Beyond the direct observation paradigm? Progressing children’s thinking about historical knowing, 15th February 2012, 12noon to 1.30pm, by Dr Arthur Chapman, Edge Hill University.
· The development of creative capacity, 14th March 2012, 12noon to 1.30pm, by Dr Mark Batey, the University of Manchester.
· Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) for secondary schools, 6th June 2012, 12noon to 1.30pm, by Dr Ann Lendrum, University of Manchester.
For more information, please contact Dr Dave Putwain on 01695 584498 or email putwaind@edgehill.ac.uk.
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