This Module is meant to explain the role of diverse concepts and
theories of Psychology and their application in classes or school context as
well as in every day life to teacher in-training and show the interrelationship between the
cognitive processes thereby enabling these would be teachers or those already in practice but working to acquire more relevant skills to develop creative abilities and problem
solving skills among them (as learners). It is hoped that they would be able to utilize or apply knowledge on learning
theories for an effective teaching and learning process in their workplace. The Module is intended also to enhance the teaching/learning process
base on the concept of learning, transfer of learning, motivation, attitudes,
classroom management; memory and forgetting. in the long it is anticipated that teacher-trainees exposed to this Module would be able to demonstrate understanding of the ways and
means of developing the skills of critical
thinking among learners. It is therefore in the light of the above that this
course is designed to enrich teachers with more knowledge and understanding of
cognitive processes and other factors influencing teaching and learning from behavior point of view..
- Module Team: Prof. Abdulrazaq Oniye