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Educational Psychology
Course Overview
The Educational Psychology course is ideal for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of psychology as applied to education and learning.
Previous experience required: No
Course level: Level 3 NCFE (What does this mean?)
Study hours: 90
Length of course: 12 months
Tutor Support: 12 months (can be extended)
Tutor marked assignments: Yes
Final exam: No
Instalment plan available: Yes
Course Outline
Unit 1. The Learning Process
Behaviourist applications to learning Cognitive applications to learningHumanistic approach to learning
Unit 2. Assessing Educational Performance
Types and limitations of psychometric testingMeasuring IntelligenceTypes of performance assessment at different agesImplications of assessment and categorisation
Unit 3. Individual Differences in Educational Performance
Gender differencesCultural differencesExplanation for the differencesStrategies for improving educational performance
Unit 4. Students with Special
Educational NeedsWhat are special educational needs?Assessment of SENSpecific difficultiesStrategies for teaching students with difficulties
Unit 5. Learning and Teaching Styles
Definitions, theories and measurement of learning and teaching stylesIndividual differencesImproving learning effectiveness
Unit 6. Student Motivation
DefinitionsTypes and Theories- Physiological- Cognitive- HumanisticAttribution theory Learned helplessness
Unit 7. Disruptive Behaviour
The definition and types of disruptive behaviourEffects of disruptive behaviourStrategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour
Unit 8. Design and Layout of Educational Environments
Physical features of the classroom environmentEffects of physical features on performance and feelings Creating better environmental conditions for learning
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