School of Educational Psychology and Pedagogy
The School of Educational Psychology and Pedagogy has a focus on the psychology of teaching, inclusive pedagogy and a wide range of specialties within education including instructional design, organisational learning, special education and principles of classroom management.
The mission of the School is to create and share educational psychology and pedagogical knowledge that has a scholarly and societal impact, acknowledging that the staff are committed to developing students, colleagues and community members knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure they are informed and able to assume leadership roles in society.
An important focus for the School is to develop innovative solutions for enhancing Māori and Pasifika success in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies and to establish and maintain programmes of study that address the changing needs of our community of learners.
The School of Educational Psychology and Pedagogy undertakes teaching and research related to:
- how people learn in educational settings, educational interventions and their effectiveness, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools as organisations
- inclusive pedagogy
- a wide range of specialties within education, including instructional design, curriculum development, organisational learning, special education, and principles of classroom management.
For information about the courses administered by the School of Educational Psychology and Pedagogy go to Educational Psychology and Pedagogy.
School of Educational Psychology and Pedagogy (SEPP)
Level 3, Malcolm Block, Karori Campus
Phone: 04-463 9502
Fax: 04-463 9521
Email: sepp@vuw.ac.nz
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