Educational Psychology

Course details

Educational Psychology (USA Standards) is a profession concerned with the ways in which students learn and develop. It emphasizes trends in educational development while also focusing on educational diversity. For teachers and trainers to fulfill their instructional role most effectively, their teaching methods must be grounded in educational psychology. Educational psychology provides a framework for teachers and trainers to plan, create and deliver effective lessons, and assess each student’s learning.

During this online course, candidates will develop a full understanding of Education ;Key development theories related to the learning process are examined and practical classroom examples are supplied to engage you throughout the course. Vital material about student diversity is also presented, including strategies and information about working with students with special educational needs and helping them to reach their full potential.

Further, in this course you will gain a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behavior. You will focus on the application of psychology in an educational context – studying how individuals learn and develop. You will learn about the core areas of psychology and examine how psychology has been applied to education, linking theory to practice.

Our online course is so well designed you will feel that you are in the classroom! This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to study effectively and guide you to secure your qualification.

Please Note: This Course is Based on USA Standards.

This qualification is not equivalent to the NHS regulated courses that permit learners to practice as Psychologists.

Who Is It For?

• Anyone hoping to become a Teacher or who already works as a Teacher
• Anyone with an interest in working with students who have special educational needs
• Anyone with an interest in working with children in an educational setting

COURSE CURRICULUM

1: History and Educational Aims
2: Cognitive Perspective of Learning & Information Processing
3: Knowledge Organization
4: Advance Creativity in a Learning Environment
5: Behavioural Theory
6: Applying the Premack Principle in the Classroom
7: Child and Adolescent Development
8: Social Constructivism and the Mediated Learning Experience
9: Moral & Prosocial Behaviour
10: The Importance of Motivation in an Educational Environment
11: Using Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation to Enhance Learning
12: Teacher Expectations & Attributions
13: Methods of Measuring Intelligence
14: Educating Students With Special Needs
15: Emotional & Behavioural Disorders
16: Advanced Cognitive Development
17: Forms of Assessment
18: Performance Assessments
19: Standardized Tests in Education
20: Instructional Strategies
21: Advance Organizers in the Classroom
22: Types of Research Design
23: Research Ethics in Educational Psychology

Course Duration:

You will have 12 Months access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice questions assessment test. This online multiple choice questions test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate in Educational Psychology.
  Updated on 10 December, 2024