Course Details
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of psychology as applied to education and learning. Learners will learn how to (1) understand the theories and applications of the learning process, (2) understand the principles of assessing educational performance, (3) demonstrate your understanding of the individual differences in educational performance, (4) understand the nature of special education needs, (5) describe a range of teaching and learning styles, (6) understand factors which determine student motivation, (7) describe the effect of and strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour, and (8) design the layout of educational environments to maximise learning potential.
Your Tutor will support you throughout the duration of the course. You complete the course by undertaking activities and assignments. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that support is available for your course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access
Topics Covered in this Course
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
- Behaviourist applications to learning
- Cognitive applications to learning
- Humanistic approach to learning
Who should complete this course?
- Teachers and Childcare workers and those considering a career in education.
- People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in Counselling and wish to study at their own pace, and in their own time.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
Assessment
- This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. There is no exam with this course.
Accreditation
- At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.
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