Psychology of Education
This fascinating module demonstrates how psychological theory has influenced our understanding of the way in which we learn. In turn, it enables you to apply psychological principles in the different evaluating methods of instruction. The topics you'll cover include how people learn differently, educational methods and practices, and barriers to learning, for example bullying, dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism.
Key Topics
In this module you will cover a range of topics including:
>Theories of learning, development and motivation
>How people learn differently
>Educational methods and practices
>Assessment methods and research methods in educational psychology
>Barriers to learning including bullying, dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism
Assessment
There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.