The purpose of this course is to explore the theories, principles, and practices of learning, emphasising how people learn and how to design effective instruction, to equip learners with a deep understanding of how people learn and how to design instruction that maximises learning outcomes.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Educational Psychology and Instructional Design: Educational Psychology and Instructional Design encompass various topics. In Educational Psychology, you'll explore aspects like the definition and history of educational psychology, the role it plays in instructional design, and understanding learners and the learning process. Learning theories such as Behaviourism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism are covered, including key theorists and their contributions, along with implications for instructional design. Motivation theories, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and strategies for motivating learners are discussed. Delving into Cognition and Memory, you'll encounter cognitive processes, information processing, memory models, types of memory, and their implications for instructional design. Learning Environments encompass physical and virtual settings, classroom management, organization, and creating positive learning atmospheres. Instructional Strategies and Assessment involve strategies for different learners, types of assessment, and considerations of validity and reliability. Technology and Educational Psychology covers technology's impact, advantages, disadvantages in education, and its role in instructional design. Finally, Applications of Educational Psychology in Instructional Design are explored through designing effective instruction, aligning goals with outcomes, and critically evaluating materials and strategies.