Educational Psychology Level 3 & Child Psychology Level 3

About This Course

This comprehensive bundle combines Educational Psychology Level 3 and Child Psychology Level 3 to provide a deep dive into the internal and external factors that influence a child’s growth and academic success. By studying these disciplines together, you will gain a holistic view of how psychological development impacts learning outcomes, from early years through to adolescence.

Ideal for educators, teaching assistants, or anyone passionate about supporting young people, this course package explores the “why” behind child behaviour and the “how” of effective teaching. You will learn to identify individual learning needs while understanding the emotional and social milestones that define childhood.

Whether you are looking to advance your career in education or social care, or simply wish to understand the complexities of the developing mind, this dual-course bundle offers the theoretical knowledge and practical insights required to make a positive impact in any educational or developmental setting.

Courses Included

• Educational Psychology Level 3
• Child Psychology Level 3

Course Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning: Gain a dual perspective on both the cognitive development and the educational strategies required for young learners.
• Flexible Study: Enjoy the freedom to study from home at your own pace with no strict deadlines or fixed classroom schedules.
• Career Advancement: Enhance your CV with two specialised certifications that demonstrate a high level of competency in child-related fields.
• Full Support: Benefit from twelve months of dedicated tutor support, providing expert guidance throughout your learning journey.
• Great Value: Access two full Level 3 courses in one convenient package, saving time and providing a broader range of expertise.

Course Units:

Educational Psychology Level 3

Unit 1: Measuring educational performance

• What makes children learn at different rates?
• How children’s intelligence is measured
• Explanations for bias in testing

Unit 2: How children learn

• How children process information
• Short and long term memory
• Environmental effects on learning
• Behaviourist, cognitive and humanist approaches

Unit 3: Special educational needs

• An overview of SEND
• Different approaches to working with SEND children
• Difficulties that may be encountered
• Dyslexia and autism

Unit 4: Motivating learners

• Motivational methods
• Psychological, cognitive and humanistic approaches
• Attribution theory

Unit 5: Tackling disruptions

• Disruptive behaviour in the classroom
• The effects of disruptions on learning
• Dealing with disruptions
• Tacking procrastination

Unit 6: Enabling environments

• Classroom layouts
• The effects of various features within the classroom
• How to create better environments for learning

Child Psychology Level 3

Unit 1: An introduction to child psychology

• Introduction to childhood
• A history of childhood education
• Branches of psychology
• History of psychology
• Psychoanalysis
• Behaviourism
• Alternate approaches to psychology
• Ways of researching
• Working with children

Unit 2: Cognitive development

• Language basics
• The stages of cognitive development
• Using language in child psychology
• Forming logic
• Steps in the perceptual process
• Piaget’s theory
• Socialisation in children

Unit 3: Relationships and attachment

• Versions of attachment
• Different types of attachment
• Disruption of attachment
• Nature and nurture
• Natural behaviour
• John Bowlby
• Early relationships

Unit 4: Cognition and memory

• Memory processes
• Short-term memory
• Long-term memory
• Memory and learning
• Stimulating memory
• How a child’s mind works
• A child’s perception
• Child psychology in context

Unit 5: Emotional changes

• Learning theories
• Cognitive priming
• Kohlberg’s perspective
• Stages and levels of moral development
• Eisenberg’s theory
• Developing emotions
• Temperament

Unit 6: Development into adolescence

• Adolescence theories
• Milestones
• Changes into adolescence

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, who will provide helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from the National institution of Qualifications (NIOQ) along with a Learner Unit Summary detailing all the units you have completed. This course is endorsed, ensuring it meets high standards and quality checks.

Support

Learners benefit from the guidance of personal tutors with industry experience, as well as comprehensive study guides and course materials. With twelve months of tutor support available, you can complete the courses at your own pace, while the student support team is always on hand to assist with any queries you may have.

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