Introduction to Educational Psychology

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Give examples of the application of behaviourism & the social cognitive view of learning on educational practices
• Understand how attachment theory and the belongingness hypothesis can explain the challenging behaviours of many children and young people in school, and how secure, positive, relationships can help even the most vulnerable to thrive'
• Identify current debates in the profession and wider society with regard to key concepts and be able to comment on these in a way that is helpful for practitioners, parents and the young people with whom we work.
• Identify the implications of cognitive theory in creating optimal conditions for learning.
• Recognise the difficulties and benefits that can arise from the application of diagnostic labels.
• Understand current theories and models of working memory and intelligence, and their value in predicting achievement and outcomes.
• Evidence an understanding of the of the role of an educational psychologist and the levels at which we work: individual, group, school and organisational levels
• Have an understanding, through case studies, of the role that consultation, assessment, interactionist frameworks and problem-solving play in EP practice

Day in the Life of an EP – an overview and introduction to the problem solving approach

Applying psychology to casework: Initial presentation followed by discussion

Deficit terminology: ADHD and Autism

Professional Debates within Psychology

Is Working Memory a better predictor of achievement than IQ?

Tools of the trade: consultation, assessment and problem solving

Using psychology to promote learning

Applying psychological theory in the classroom: behaviourism and social cognitive view of learning

Applying psychology to casework. Initial presentation followed by discussion

Helping children and young people thrive

Summary and preparation for final assessment

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, small group work and discussion

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Woolfolk, Anita (2014). Educational Psychology (core textbook). Essex: Pearson.

Assessment strategy

Assessment consists of two pieces of coursework, the first an evidence-based written response to a letter from a Head-teacher based on the first half of the course, and the second an information sheet for school staff based on the second half of the course.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External