Harokopio University
School: School of Digital Technology
Department: Informatics and Telematics
Program: Undergraduate Programme

Education Psychology

Semester: 8 ECTS: 5.0 Elective Erasmus

General

Code: ΕΠ36

Language: Greek

Delivery: Face-to-face

Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Familiarity with basic concepts in communication or educational technology is recommended.

Workload

  • Lectures: 39.0 hours
  • Lab: 0.0 hours
  • Study: 46.0 hours
  • Project: 40.0 hours

Course Content

Learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism
Motivation and self-regulated learning
Cognitive and social skill development
Memory, metacognition, and problem-solving
Individual differences and learning styles
Educational technology and psychological principles of design
Communication and interaction in learning environments
Classroom climate and classroom management
Psychological foundations of student assessment

Applying psychology to digital learning and instructional design

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
-Identify and explain key theories of learning and development
-Analyze learners’ needs based on psychological and pedagogical principles
-Design learning activities grounded in psychological theory
-Apply educational psychology principles in the context of digital learning
-Evaluate teaching methods and learning outcomes from a psychological perspective

Skills

-Pedagogical interpretation of learner behavior
-Empathy and management of social dynamics in education
-Design of psychologically grounded learning interventions
-Interdisciplinary collaboration in educational contexts
-Critical evaluation and responsible use of educational technologies