The biological, psychological, and sociological concepts of learning 

Module details

  • Offered to 2nd Year students in Autumn Term - Mondays 16:00-18:00
  • Offered to 3rd Year students in Spring Term - Thursdays 16:00-18:00
  • Planned delivery: On campus (South Kensington)
  • 1-term module worth 5 ECTS
  • Available to eligible students as part of I-Explore

This module will introduce you to the concept of learning through exploration of three theoretical frameworks routed in neuroscience, psychology, and the socio-cultural context. You will explore learning first as a biological function of the brain, then as a psychological function of the mind, and finally as a socially-situated activity. You will also experience some research practices and paradigms used to study learning from all three theoretical perspectives. The content of the module will continuously be connected to your experiences as a learner and aims to provide you with strategies you can use to better engage with your future learning.

Please note: The information on this module description is indicative. The module may undergo minor modifications before the start of next academic year.

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Contact the lecturer
Iro Ntonia
I.ntonia@imperial.ac.uk 

Martyn Kingsbury
m.kingsbury@imperial.ac.uk 

Jo Horsburgh
j.horsburgh@imperial.ac.uk 

Kate Ippolito
k.ippolito@imperial.ac.uk