Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and functions of an Educational Psychologist/ Educational Psychology Services
Demonstrate knowledge of key pieces of educational legislation
Demonstrate knowledge of key theories and models of how and why children learn
Demonstrate knowledge of the different methods of assessing children in learning environments

Content:

Introduction to the work and disciplines within Educational Psychology. The roles and functions of EP within an educational context. The key theories and models of learning. The assessment of children in an educational context. The role of the Educational Psychologist and the role of Educational Psychology within a national framework including important educational legislation.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module will be delivered through via weekly formal lectures, with students attending one tutorial. The VLE will provide access to supplementary material and module guidance.

Lectures
Contact hours: 10 x 120 mins
Intended Group size: Cohort (15)

Tutorials
Contact hours: 1 x 60 mins
Intended Group size: Half cohort x2

Guided independent study
Hours: 79

Further details relating to assessment
Directed Activities: These consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection at timetabled sessions each week. This assessment will be assessed on a pass/fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks to be successfully completed. A pass mark will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final module mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.