EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE
Category:
Counselling & Psychology Courses
Course Format
Paper Based Course Materials
Approximate Study Time
100 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £100.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £50.00 |
Price:
£250.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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The Educational Psychology - Level 3 Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of psychology as applied to education and learning.
Objectives:
On completion of this course students will be able to:
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Understand the theories and applications of the learning process.
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Understand the principles of assessing educational performance.
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Demonstrate their understanding of the individual differences in educational performance.
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Understand the nature of special education needs.
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Describe a range of teaching & learning styles.
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Understand factors which determine student motivation.
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Describe the effect of and strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour.
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Design the Layout of Educational Environments to maximise learning potential.
On successful completion of the course students will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement which has been independently accredited to at a level equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The course is split into the following 8 Units:
- Unit One – The Learning Process
The following topics are covered: Behaviourist applications to learning; Cognitive applications to learning; and Humanistic approach to learning.
- Unit Two – Assessing Educational Performance
The following topics are covered: Types and limitations of psychometric testing; Measuring Intelligence; Types of performance assessment at different ages; and Implications of assessment and categorisation.
- Unit Three – Individual Performance in Educational Performance
The following topics are covered: Gender differences; Cultural differences; Explanation for the differences; and Strategies for improving educational
- Unit Four – Students with Special Education Needs
The following topics are covered: What are special educational needs?; Assessment of SEN; Specific difficulties; and Strategies for teaching students with difficulties.
- Unit Five – Learning & Teaching Styles
The following topics are covered: Definitions, theories and measurement of learning and teaching styles; Individual differences; and Improving learning effectiveness.
- Unit Six – Student Motivation
The following topics are covered: Definitions; Types and Theories (Physiological, Cognitive and Humanistic); Attribution theory; and Learned helplessness.
- Unit Seven – Disruptive Behaviour
The following topics are covered: The definition and types of disruptive behaviour; Effects of disruptive behaviour; and Strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour.
- Unit Eight – Design & Layout of Education Environments
The following topics are covered: Physical features of the classroom environment; Effects of physical features on performance and feelings; and Creating better environmental conditions for learning.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Course Duration & Support:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Coursework consists of a series of word processed or written assignments, which are submitted to and then marked by your course tutor.
Qualification:
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The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 3 Educational Psychology Award.
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at A Level or NVQ Level 3. |
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The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
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