Description

Do you find fulfilment in enhancing children’s learning experiences? This free course introduces you to the building blocks of educational psychology and the prominent theories and concepts in this field. You will learn about common learning difficulties and disorders, as well as techniques to overcome them. You will also discover effective instruction methods and how to use technology to create a more conducive learning environment.

• Distinguish between psychology and educational psychology
• Discuss the contributions of prominent figures in educational psychology
• Explain behavioural learning and its principles and theories
• Analyse stages of cognitive development from birth to adulthood
• Describe social, emotional and moral development in children
• Outline basic elements of educational psychology
• Recognise various learning difficulties and disorders in children
• Identify the of role educational psychology in shaping learning environments
• Indicate the career opportunities in educational psychology