Psychology Field of study: Pedagogy
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024

Module name: Psychology
Module code: B6
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with the basics of general psychology. The content includes the following topics: the subject, goals, and tasks of general psychology, research methods used in general psychology, personality and its determinants, cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes, and individual differences. The main branches of psychology and the main schools of psychology will also be presented. During the module, the main theories within general psychology will be discussed, along with the methods used to testing them.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
In terms of social competences, the graduate is ready to look for new resources that enrich the teaching content. [K01]
 KN3_K03 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to observe students' development processes. [U01]
 KN3_U02 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to observe social behaviors and its determinants. [U02]
 KN3_U02 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to communicate in a conflict situation. [U03]
 KN3_U09 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to recognize students' barriers and difficulties in the learning process, communication, and social functioning, including those caused by environmental factors. [U04]
 KN3_U06 [4/5] KN3_U07 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to recognize the student's needs for psychosocial support. [U05]
 KN3_U06 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to identify the student's needs in developing talents and interests. [U06]
 KN3_U06 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to effectively cope with stress and use strategies to cope with difficulties. [U07]
 KN3_U10 [3/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the basic concepts of psychology: cognitive processes, perception, reception and processing of information, speech process, thinking and reasoning, learning and memory, the role of attention, emotions, and motivations in the processes of behavior regulation, abilities, and talents; psychology of individual differences - differences in intelligence, temperament, personality, and cognitive style. [W01]
 KN3_W02 [3/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the theory of social perception and communication: social behavior and its determinants, interpersonal situations, empathy, assertive, aggressive, and submissive behavior, attitudes, stereotypes, prejudices, stress and coping with it, communication between people in institutions; rules of cooperation; communication processes; communication styles of students and teacher; principles of emotional communication in the classroom and in conflict situations; barriers to communication, especially in the classroom; various forms of communication − self-presentation, active listening, effective transmission, non-verbal communication; the influence of the media on changes in contemporary communication and the educational process. [W02]
 KN3_W02 [4/5] KN3_W14 [3/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the learning process: learning models - classical concepts and contemporary approaches, learning methods and techniques, learning difficulties, their causes and strategies for overcoming them, methods and techniques for identifying and supporting the development of talents and interests, techniques and methods for improving communication with and between students. [W03]
 KN3_W02 [3/5] KN3_W14 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [01] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 U04 U05 U06 U07 W01 W02 W03
lecture [02] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam K01 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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