| Title: | Concept Acquisition |
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| Long Title: | Concept Acquisition |
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| Field of Study: |
Psychology
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
DON CROWLEY |
| Module Description: |
In this module advanced concepts of learning such as concept acquisition and modification and their relevance for the training and development sector of HRM are discussed |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Discuss the fundamental concept-acquisition processes and their neuroscientistic foundations |
| LO2 |
Apply concept-acquisition to learning in general |
| LO3 |
Critically evaluate cognitive learning theories |
| LO4 |
Discuss basic brain functions such as the role of the dorsolateral, prefrontal cortex in the development of memory |
| LO5 |
Utilize knowledge to modernize existing training concepts in HRM |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Concept Acquisition
Based on works of S. Carey, J. Piaget and W.v.O. Quine Object Persistence, Memory and Concept Acquisition will be discussed.
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Cognitive Learning
Cognitive learning as modification of advanced concepts will be contrasted with sensor-motor ability training.
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Brain Functions
The role of the dorsolateral, pre-frontal cortex as well as general cortex functions in relation to cognition and object persistence as fundamental for learning processes will be discussed.
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HRM
Apply Concept Acquisition to modern training methods.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Essay |
Individuation and Identity of Objects: Object Permanence and Pattern Recognition,cognitive rehearsal and semantic encoding,cognitive learning theories |
1,2,3,4 |
50.0 |
Week 7 |
| Essay |
Concept Acquisition as fundamental training parameter,effective knowledge transfer in training. |
2,4,5 |
50.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Students should supplement lecture content with independent study and reading |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Classic Lecture |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
independent study |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Susan Carey 2009, The origin of concepts, 1st Ed., 1,2,3, Oxford University Press NY [ISBN: 0195367634]
- Leonard Mlodinow, The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives, 1st Ed., All, Vintage [ISBN: 0307275175]
- edited by William Demopoulos, Ausonio Marras 1986, Language learning and concept acquisition, 1st Ed., all, Ablex Pub. Corp. Norwood, N.J. [ISBN: 0893913162]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Steven Sloman, 2009, Causal Models: How people think about the world and its alternatives, 1st Ed., All, Oxford University Press NY [ISBN: 0-19-539429-1]
- W. V. Quine 1973, The roots of reference, 1st Ed., All, Open Court LaSalle, Ill. [ISBN: 978-0875481234]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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