Educational Psychology (Level 3)
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I enjoyed the course very much and found the materials clear and easy to follow. The tutor was helpful and returned my assignments with comments very quickly which helped me to get assignments prepared efficiently.
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
90h
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Duration
12 Months
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of psychology as applied to education and learning.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Understand the theories and applications of the learning process;
Principles of assessing educational performance;
Demonstrate your understanding of the individual differences in educational performance;
Understand the nature of special education needs;
Describe a range of teaching & learning styles;
Understand factors which determine student motivation;
Describe the effect of and strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour;
Design the Layout of Educational Environments to maximise learning potential.
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About this course
Key Topics
The Level 3 in Educational Psychology course is divided into eight comprehensive units:
The Learning Process
Assessing Educational Performance
Individual Differences in Educational Performance
Students with Special Educational Needs
Learning and Teaching Styles
Student Motivation
Disruptive Behaviour
Design and Layout of Educational Environments
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Educational Psychology and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
Level 3 Award in Educational Psychology
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I enjoyed the course very much and found the materials clear and easy to follow. The tutor was helpful and returned my assignments with comments very quickly which helped me to get assignments prepared efficiently.
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Recommended
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The average rating is higher than 3.7
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Subjects
- IT
- Psychology
- Education Psychology
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Course programme
The Level 3 in Educational Psychology course is divided into eight comprehensive units:
Unit 1
The Learning Process
- Behaviourist applications to learning
- Cognitive applications to learning
- Humanistic approach to learning
Unit 2
Assessing Educational Performance
- Types and limitations of psychometric testing
- Measuring Intelligence
- Types of performance assessment at different ages
- Implications of assessment and categorisation
Unit 3
Individual Differences in Educational Performance
- Gender differences
- Cultural differences
- Explanation for the differences
- Strategies for improving educational performance
Unit 4
Students with Special Educational Needs
- What are special educational needs?
- Assessment of SEN
- Specific difficulties
- Strategies for teaching students with difficulties
Unit 5
Learning and Teaching Styles
- Definitions, theories and measurement of learning and teaching styles
- Individual differences
- Improving learning effectiveness
Unit 6
Student Motivation
- Definitions
- Types and Theories - Physiological, Cognitive, Humanistic
- Attribution theory
- Learned helplessness
Unit 7
Disruptive Behaviour
- The definition and types of disruptive behaviour
- Effects of disruptive behaviour
- Strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour
Unit 8
Design and Layout of Educational Environments
- Physical features of the classroom environment
- Effects of physical features on performance and feelings
- Creating better environmental conditions for learning
Course Assessment
This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following ABC Awards guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.
Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by ABC Awards, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.
Course Fees
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Educational Psychology home study course is £368.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £295 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £73.75 and then 4 equal payments of £73.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
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Educational Psychology (Level 3)