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LD1026 Applied Cognitive Psychology: The Science of Learning 3.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus LD1026 (Spring 2025–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus LD1026 (Spring 2025–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course is divided into several modules in which participants perform cases to learn how to use evidence-based study strategies in practice. Each module also includes quizzes to consolidate knowledge of the strategies and their scientific foundation.

The students reflect and discuss study strategies, and evaluate their study habits. The students create a personalised study plan that strengthens their long-term learning capacity, adapted to support continued learning both in academia and in professional life.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

  • Apply evidence-based study strategies to improve their learning. The student should be able to give an account of evidence-based strategies based on research in psychology and learning.
  • Reflect on and analyse metacognitive strategies to evaluate and improve their own study habits. Participants should be able to develop a personalised study plan that strengthens their ability to learn effectively and sustainably. The study plan should be applicable in both academic and professional contexts.
  • Apply practical strategies to manage anxiety related to tests and writing assignments. They should also be able to use structured methods to plan, organise and complete tasks effectively, which enhances both focus and writing skills under pressure.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General entry requirements.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • LEXA - Continous assessment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

To obtain a final grade, the student must have completed the mandatory case assignments and quizzes that are completed at the end of each module. Assignments must be submitted by the deadline in order for the final grade to be awarded within the course period.

Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle