Course description
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 24×7 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
None.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. There is no exam with this course.