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Learning Strategies

Code: 102598
Credits: 6
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Psychology OP 4

Contact lecturer

Name :
Aïda Calmaestra Quirante
Email :
aida.calmaestra@uab.cat

Teaching staff

Carlos Monereo Font

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites but it would be useful for students who want to take this course to have an interest in the educational area of psychology.

Objectives

This course is part of the specialization in Psychoeducational Analysis and Intervention and aims to train future professionals capable of supporting learning processes and educational transformation in diverse contexts.

In response to the educational challenges of the 21st century (information management, autonomy, teamwork, critical thinking, inclusion, and digitalization), it is essential for students to develop strategies to analyze, design, and implement meaningful and sustainable educational practices. Within this framework, the course incorporates methodologies such as Service-Learning (ApS)educational Partnership, and the use of generative artificial intelligence as a support tool for active and collaborative learning.

The specific objectives are:

  1. To understand the concept of learning and coping strategies in response to critical incidents, and to analyze their role in educational practice.

  2. To explore and assess methodologies that foster meaningful learning, the development of competences, and the resolution of challenging or conflictive classroom situations.

  3. To become familiar with and apply strategic teaching methods, the design of Critical Incident Analysis guidelines (PANIC), and other student-centered pedagogical resources.

  4. To critically and ethically integrate generative artificial intelligenceas a tool to support thinking, cooperative work organization, and decision-making in formal learning contexts.

  5. To develop and present a real or simulated psychoeducational advisory project in collaboration with an educational center, demonstrating the acquired knowledge and competences while incorporating technological tools and principles of equity, personalization, and inclusion.

This course involves participation in a Service-Learning (ApS) project. These socially engaged projects allow students to develop professionally by contributing to real needs in a community and helping to improve people’s quality of life or the environment. (More information at http://pagines.uab.cat/aps).

Learning outcomes

  1. Reflect on the importance of training teachers.
  2. Apply the theoretical content of educational psychology to the improvement and optimization of real and simulated situations in formal and non-formal education.
  3. Analyse various situations of teaching and learning identifying the variables of teacher, student and content-that define and design these variables in order to improve the educational process.
  4. Select the appropriate exploratory instruments for analysing individual differences in school learning.
  5. Design plans for improving educational practice adapted to the characteristics of both the educational context and students and teachers.
  6. Present and discuss with the educators (students, parents and teachers) a specific plan of psychoeducational intervention.
  7. Use different ICTs for different purposes.
  8. Work in a team.
  9. Apply knowledge, skills and acquired values critically, reflexively and creatively.
  10. Identify the social, economic and/or environmental implications of academic and professional activities in the area of your knowledge.
  11. Explain the explicit or implicit deontological code in your area of knowledge.
  12. Critically analyse the principles, values and procedures that govern the exercise of the profession.
  13. Assess the impact of the difficulties, prejudices and discriminations that actions or projects may involve, in the short or long term, in relation to certain persons or groups.
  14. Propose projects and actions that are in accordance with the principles of ethical responsibility and respect for fundamental rights and obligations, diversity and democratic values.
  15. Identify the principal forms of sex- or gender-based inequality and discrimination present in society.
  16. Analyse the sex- or gender-based inequalities and the gender biases present in one's own area of knowledge.
  17. Assess how stereotypes and gender roles impact professional practice.
  18. Propose projects and actions that incorporate the gender perspective.
  19. Communicate in an inclusive manner avoiding the use of sexist or discriminatory language.
  20. Identify situations in which a change or improvement is needed.
  21. Analyse a situation and identify its points for improvement.
  22. Propose new experience-based methods or alternative solutions.
  23. Weigh up the risks and opportunities of both one's own and other people's proposals for improvement.
  24. Propose new ways of measuring the viability, success or failure of the implementation of innovative proposals or ideas.
  25. Propose viable projects and actions to boost social, economic and/or environmental benefits.
  26. Propose ways to evaluate projects and actions for improving sustainability.
  27. Analyse the sustainability indicators of the academic and professional activities in this field, integrating the social, economic and/or environmental dimensions.

Contents

 


1. The strategies of learning and coping with incidents: a conceptual framework.
1.1. The concept of strategy within the constructivist approach to teaching and learning: the construction of \"strategic\" knowledge.
1.2. Notions linked to the concept of learning strategies: abilities, procedures, methods and techniques.
1.3. Metacognitive capacity, self-regulatory mechanisms and learning strategies.
1.4. Critical Incidents and Coping Strategies
2. Intervention in the field of the strategies of learning and coping of educational incidents.
2.1. Why do we have to teach strategies to learn? The challenges of the 21st century.
2.2. General programmes for \"Teach to Think\" vs. specific \"infused\" in the curriculum
2.3. Modalities of the organization of teaching strategies.
2.4. An instructional model for Teaching-Learning Strategies.
2.4.1. Methods for the presentation of strategies: modelling, thought cases and retrospective analysis.
2.4.2. Guided practice methods: spreadsheets, cooperative techniques, and self-questioning guidelines.
2.4.3. Methods for autonomous practice: Portfolios, self-questioning, and authentic tasks.
2.5. Assessment of learning strategies.
2.6. Training in coping strategies with critical incidents.
2.7. The Guideline for Critical Incident Analysis (PANIC)
3. Psychoeducational counselling in the field of learning strategies.
3.1. Functions of the consultant in the field of learning strategies and coping with incidents.
3.2. Learning strategies linked to specific domains: reading, writing, and ICT.
3.3. Coping Strategies linked with blocks of critical incidents.

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Teacher contacts of the assigned center. Visit the center. 21 0.84
Reuniones de coordinación y preparación de la exposición del equipo. 50 2
Theoretical class sessions on the agenda 24 0.96
Case analysis sessions, simulation of intervention methods and presentation of the assessment and IC 12 0.48
Lectura de textos y revisión de webs. 28 1.12
Reviews of the assessment, the implementation of the IC, and the class presentation 15 0.6

The course is based on an active, collaborative, and experiential methodology, focused on the development of learning strategies through case analysis, critical reflection, and the resolution of real or simulated educational situations. Cooperative teamwork is encouraged, as well as Service-Learning (ApS) as a tool to connect theoretical content with professional practice. In addition, the use of generative artificial intelligence is integrated as a cognitive and metacognitive support resource throughout the process.

The methodological approach is framed within an educational Partnership perspective, where both teaching staff and students share responsibility in the construction of knowledge, decision-making, and the evaluation of the learning process.

Sessions combine spaces for collective construction, reading and discussion of texts, practical activities, classroom dynamics, and autonomous work. Students take on an active and reflective role throughout the course, developing both individual and group-based learning evidences.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Ev5 Final summary of the subject 20% 0 0 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Ev3 Carrying out an IC using the PANIC guideline (group) 20% 0 0 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Ev1 Learning portfolio 25% 0 0 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 27
Ev2 Development of a psychoeducational assessment (group) 25% 0 0 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 19, 25, 26
Ev4 Presentation of psychoeducational counseling (group) 10% 0 0 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 19

Assessment in this course is continuous, formative, and competency-based. It is based on a range of assessment tasks that capture both the learning process and the outcomes achieved by students. These tasks combine individual and collaborative work and include activities involving analysis, reflection, creation, and the practical application of course content. The assessment tasks and the type of feedback students will receive are detailed below.

  • EV1 – Individual Portfolio (Individual, 25%)
  • A reflective and personal record of the learning process throughout the course. It enables students to connect practical experiences, theoretical content, and competency development. Individual written feedback will be provided weekly through the virtual learning environment. Common issues will also be discussed during theoretical sessions, and students may request individual tutorials to address specific questions.
  • EV2 – Development of a psychoeducational assessment (Group, 25%)
  • Design of a psychoeducational consultation proposal based on a real or fictional case, integrating theoretical concepts, intervention models, and practical tools. This is the main collaborative assessment task. Written feedback will be provided both through the virtual learning environment and in person during practical sessions. Group tutorials may also be arranged to support the group's progress and provide further guidance.
  • EV3 – Critical Incident Video (Group, 20%)
  • A collaborative audiovisual production representing a significant educational situation, analysed using the PANIC framework. This task allows students to apply their knowledge of coping strategies and psychoeducational interventions. Group written feedback will be provided, and teams may request a group tutorial during Week 9 for additional discussion.
  • EV4 – Presentation of psychoeducational counseling (Group, 10%)
  • Presentation of the consultation project to the class, demonstrating effective communication skills and the use of visual resources. Assessment focuses on clarity, coherence, and the quality of the arguments presented. Immediate oral feedback will be provided after the presentations, followed by written feedback through the virtual learning environment during Week 15.
  • EV5 – Individual Final Reflection (Individual, 20%)
  • A final personal reflection connecting the learning achieved throughout the course with the course objectives and the student's professional development. Individual written feedback will be provided through the virtual learning environment during Week 19. Students may also request tutorials to receive more personalised feedback.


All assessment tasks must be submitted by the established deadlines in order to be assessed. Active participation, commitment to collaborative work, and the reflective quality of submissions will be key elements in the assessment process.


Students who submit assessment tasks accounting for less than 40% of the final course grade will receive a final grade of "Not Assessable" (NA). The course will be considered successfully completed when students submit all compulsory assessment tasks by the established deadlines obtain a final weighted average grade of 4.85/10 or higher and achieve a minimum grade of 4/10 in every assessment task worth 20% or more of the final grade. Students who do not meet the requirements to pass the course may be eligible for the resit assessment provided that they have been assessed on tasks representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total course grade and they have obtained a final course grade of 3.5/10 or higher.


This course does not include a single final assessment, as the learning process is based on continuous, participatory evaluation supported by multiple evidences, which reflect both individual progress and group contribution. The course design follows an active and cooperative methodology that requires sustained engagement throughout the semester, making it unfeasible to assess learning through a single final exam. This structure allows for a more accurate and meaningful assessment of key competences such ascritical thinking, shared decision-making, self-regulation, and the ability to apply knowledge in practical and real-life contexts. For more information, you can review the Faculty's Evaluation Guidelines. Similarly, the subject does not include a Synthesis Test.

In this course, the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is permitted as support in certain learning activities, provided that their use is responsible, transparent, and aligned with the educational objectives of the course. The final result of any activity must reflect a meaningful, personal, and critical contribution from the student. If AI tools are used, students must clearly identify the parts generated with these technologies, specify which tools were employed, and include a critical reflection on how they influenced both the process and the final outcome. The undeclared use of AI, or its use as a substitute for personal development of the work, will be considered academic dishonesty and may result in a penalty in the activity grade or, in severe cases, sanctions according to the academic regulations of theUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

Bibliography

Main references:

Monereo,C. (Coord.) (2000). Estrategias de aprendizaje. Madrid: Visor.

Monereo, C. Monte, M. (2011) Docentes en tránsito. Incidentes críticos en secundaria. Barcelona: Graó.

 

Theoric Framework:

Monereo, C.; Monte, M. y Andreucci, P. (2015) La gestión de incidentes críticos en la Universidad. Madrid: Narcea.

Monereo, C. (2017) The role of critical incidents in the dialogical construction of teacher identity. Analysis of a professional transition case. Learning, Culture and Social Interactionhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.lcsi.2017.10.002

 Docent Guide:

Monereo, C. (Coord.) (2001) Ser estratégico y autónomo aprendiendo. Barcelona: Graó.

https://www.sinte.me/arc-pro

 

Guideline for the Analysis of Critical Incidents (PANIC):

https://www.critic-edu.com/

 

Specific for teams:

Search for information: Monereo, C. (2009) Aprender a encontrar y seleccionar información. En pozo, J.I. y Pérez, M.P. Psicología del aprendizaje universitario. Madrid: Morata; 89-105.

Note-taking: Monereo, C. (Coord.) (2000) Tomar apuntes: un enfoque estratégico. Madrid: Antonio Machado-Visor.

Cocept Maps: Novak, J. i Gowin, D. (1988) Aprendiendo a aprender. Barcelona: Martínez Roca.

Assessment:  Monereo, C. (Coord.) (2009) Pisa como excusa. Barcelona: Graó

Critical Incidents: https://www.critic-edu.com/   https://www.facebook.com/criticface/

 

Other Resources:

 

Professor Website:  https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carles_Monereo_Font

professor's publications: 

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Carles-Monereo

Docent Guide Website: https://www.sinte.me/arc-pro 

Critical Incidents Website: https://www.critic-edu.com/    https://www.facebook.com/criticface/

Digital Campus: http://psicovirtual.uab.es/aules/course/view.php?id=229

 

 

 

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Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(TE) Theory 1 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 111 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 112 Catalan first semester morning-mixed