FED2141: Cognitive Processes in Educational Psychology

This module aims at extending students’ knowledge and understanding of the basic cognitive processes of concept –formation, creativity, thinking and problem solving, decision making and to illustrate their role and application in teaching- learning process as well as everyday life. A further aim is to show the interrelationship between these cognitive processes. Due to the diverse problems in our society today, the education system should aim at developing creative abilities and problem solving skills among learners. This we hope to achieve by acquainting prospective teachers with understanding of the ways and means of developing the skills of creativity, problem solving and critical thinking among learners