Module Catalogue 2025/26

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

In developing the professional repertoire of educational psychologists in training we include here the understanding and assessment of the teaching and learning environment, children’s development, and learningand pedagogy. In relation to children’s development we will consider their cognitive, emotional, social and communication abilities all within a situational context / an ecological framework. We will introduce good models of teaching and classroom management techniques that are found in a range of educational settings. As the first module on this professional training programme the module introduces effective psychological assessment, intervention and evaluation within these learning environments. In developing the skills of applying evidence to practice it also introduces research methodology and critical reading and writing.

This module provides an opportunity to consider conceptual and theoretical aspects of professional issues. In the assignment students are required to focus on the application of research within one of the following:

• The development of learning through play;
• The development of literacy;
• The development of language and social communication;
• The development of social interaction.
• The development of cognition

Outline Of Syllabus

Child development and other key areas of psychology
Pedagogical approaches
Social and physical learning environments
Observation: methods and techniques
Introduction to group and individual intervention
Assessment: theory and methods
Research methodology
Critical academic reading and writing
Knowledge of Educational Systems, relevant policy and curricula

Ethics and professional responsibility

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Students will gain knowledge of psycho-educational factors that relate to the interaction between the social and educational environments and children’s development and knowledge of key professional functions and their role in supporting children’s development and learning within education systems.

Intended Skill Outcomes

Students will demonstrate skill in academic reading and writing and the application of psychological knowledge in relation to the learning and development of children and young people and the settings within which they are educated.
Students will develop skills in collaborative working and managing groups.
Students will develop foundation skills for individual and group professional consultation.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Presentation and discussion in seminars outlines the field and areas for enquiry. Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) requires group work, research and synthesis. Professional Fieldwork Practice provides context and active engagement. The assignment requires consolidation, critical reflection, distillation and communication.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Written formative and summative feedback is given to each student. Students are then required to indicate how they have addressed points for development.

Presentation and discussion in seminars outlines the field and areas for enquiry. Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) requires group work, research and synthesis. Professional Fieldwork Practice provides context and active engagement. The assignment requires consolidation, reflection, distillation and communication.

General Notes

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