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Introduction to Educational Psychology Certificate - CPD Accredited

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Self-paced
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Introduction to Educational Psychology Certificate – CPD Accredited

Educational psychology is essentially the study of how individuals learn. Once primarily focused on the development of children from infancy through to adolescence, the discipline has expanded over time to also include the adult learning process and this course will take you by the hand and guide you through all of the relevant concepts.

The field of educational psychology looks at the process by which humans learn and store knowledge, especially in educational settings and takes into account the emotional, social and cognitive factors involved. Although educational psychologists can use a wide variety of theoretical perspectives to evaluate problems within educational settings, there are 5 perspectives that are commonly relied upon. These are the behavioural, developmental, cognitive, social cognitive and constructivist perspectives.

This course will introduce you to all the relevant facts and details connected with the field of educational psychology. It will also help you to apply this discipline in typical scenarios in our modern world and help you to better understand why there are calls for such professionals within the workplace and educational settings.

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What you will learn

  • An overview of educational psychology
  • The history of educational psychology and the key figures that have contributed to this branch
  • A detailed look at the field of behavioural psychology
  • Investigating the 5 perspectives that are most associated with the field of educational psychology
  • A look at cognitive psychology
  • Gaining an understanding of Schema Theory
  • A look at developmental psychology and how it relates to educational psychology
  • The theories of Sigmund Freud and Jean Piaget
  • A look at the concept of nature versus nurture
  • Introduction to the concept of Constructivism
  • Introduction to the concept of Motivation
  • An explanation of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
  • Gain a good overview of the learning disability of dyslexia ADHD in good detail
  • A look at other learning disabilities that an educational psychologist is likely to deal with during their career
  • Applying educational psychology to teaching
  • How this course work can be applied to a career in psychology

Benefits of the course

  • Learn about the dynamic field of educational psychology
  • Activities and quizzes throughout each module to check your knowledge
  • Easy to follow course material
  • Learn about the theories and practices connected with educational psychology and their real-world applications
  • You will gain the foundation required to begin a career in educational psychology
  • The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
  • Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
  • Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.
  • Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: Educational Psychology: An Overview

  • An introductory definition of educational psychology;
  • What educational psychologists do;
  • Educational psychology and its relationship with other branches of psychology;
  • The main perspectives of educational psychology and their advocates;

Module 2: How Educational Psychology has Evolved in History

  • An introduction to the early years of educational psychology;
  • The historical basis of educational psychology;
  • The key figures in educational psychology throughout time;
  • Evolving views of educational psychology throughout history;

Module 3: Behavioural Psychology

  • What is behavioural psychology or behaviourism and how it links to educational psychology;
  • What is classical conditioning and how it affects involuntary behaviours;
  • What is operant conditioning and how it affects voluntary behaviours;
  • How social learning theory is related to operant conditioning;

Module 4: Cognitive Psychology

  • What is cognitive psychology?
  • Memory;
  • Schema theory;
  • Attention;

Module 5: Developmental Psychology

  • A definition of developmental psychology and how it links to educational psychology;
  • The theories of Sigmund Freud and Jean Piaget, in relation to developmental psychology;
  • Understanding the eight stages of psychological development using Erikson’s model;
  • Bandura’s social learning theory;

Module 6: Constructivism and Motivation

  • An introduction to the concept of constructivism;
  • A few of the main constructivist theories;
  • A presentation of Jean Piaget and his theory of cognitive development;
  • Several constructivist teaching techniques;

Module 7: Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties

  • How dyslexia gets diagnosed;
  • The symptoms of dyslexia;
  • The different types of dyslexia;
  • After a diagnosis of dyslexia;

Module 8: Applying Educational Psychology to Teaching

  • Factors that influence how students think and learn;
  • Factors that motivate students;
  • How social context and emotional wellbeing can influence learning;
  • How psychology can inform classroom management;

Module 9: Typical Working Scenarios, Technology and Resources used in Educational Psychology

  • The development of psychology as a science;
  • Psychological research methodology and statistical analysis;
  • Psychological testing tools;
  • Psychotherapy and treatment options;

Module 10: Opportunities and Careers in Educational Psychology

  • The origins and main fields of psychology;
  • Educational psychology as a specialisation;
  • The role of the educational psychologist;
  • The identification and handling of special educational needs

Who is this course for?

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This courses is for anyone who wants to help children or young people who are experiencing problems that hinder their successful learning and participation in school and other activities. These problems can include a range of emotional and social problems or learning difficulties.

Requirements

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.

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