PYMHM-Human Motivation

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites: PYMIP Introduction to Psychology for Finance
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Julia Vogt
Email: j.vogt@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This course will examine some theories and ideas about human motivation, self-regulation and self-control and consider how we can enhance people's motivation and self-control in practice, based on the literature in psychology.

Aims:

To enable students to study topics relating to human motivation, self-regulation, and self-control in depth; to give students experience of critical evaluation of selected topics in this field; to give them experience of current research being undertaken; to help them develop the ability to study independently.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should (1) understand and critically evaluate theories and ideas about human motivation, self-regulation, and self-control in psychology and (2) learn how we can improve people's motivation, self-regulation, and self-control in practice.

Additional outcomes:

Students will gain experience from participating in evaluative discussions of research and theory in large and small groups. The module additionally provides an opportunity for students to improve either their essay-writing skills or their ability to work as part of a team to present an argument in an oral presentation format.

Outline content:

5 3-hr seminars. Each session will be a mixture of lectures and group discussion, and deal with different topics related to motivation, self-regulation, and self-control based on the literature of psychology.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

This course of 5 x 3-hour seminars will use a mixture of short lectures alongside group discussions. Each session will combine lectures with a variety of teaching methods, including discussions, small group work, and videos. 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Seminars		15
Guided independent study:		85
Total hours by term		100
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Written report.

Formative assessment methods:

Groupwork within class.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: /web/files/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmissionPGflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
50% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

If a student fails the assignment, an alternative, equivalent assignment can be submitted.  The assignment and date of submission will be by arrangement with the Module Convenor and/or Programme Director.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books: None

2) Specialist equipment or materials: None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: None

4) Printing and binding: None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: None

Last updated: 29 June 2021