Psychology for Education

This module will benefit you and your setting in a wide variety of ways. Over the duration of the course, you will:

• Be able to turn your in-depth theoretical knowledge into actionable practical skills in educational psychology
• Know a range of psychological theories that can be applied in the educational setting (Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology and Personal Construct Psychology)
• Take on a leadership role amongst your colleagues by establishing personal strengths and how these can be utilised to support the learners, teaching team and wider development of the setting
• Be able to identify links between the theories of psychology and individual needs in the school setting, via activities such as a structured observation in order to detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and evaluate their significance
• Attain 30 Masters level (Level 7) credits which you can put towards a PGCert, PGDip or Master of Education on any of our Masters programmes

• Explore the established field of positive psychology as applied to learners in an educational setting. Develop the knowledge and skills to critically apply cognitive psychology theories to your classroom practice, to explore implementing metacognitive strategies with learners via a small scale piece of classroom based research and to reflect on how pedagogy can be adapted to support individual differences.
• Explore the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and how it contrasts with Positive Psychology in terms of using ‘deficit based’ language
• Explores psychology applied to settings including Self-determination theory, Character Strengths; application of these strengths to self and others; and how they relate to positive teaching and learning approaches.
• Work with colleagues to establish personal strengths within the team and how these can be utilised to support the learners, teaching team and wider development of the setting.
• Psychology applied to the practitioner, critically reflect on your personal pedagogy and “core values”.
• The theory underpinning Personal Construct Psychology will be explored in the context of defining views of ‘the ideal teacher’ and the purpose of education for learners.
• Reflecting on the learning that has happened throughout the course will provide a framework for development of a personal action plan for future professional growth.

• Our courses are delivered through Campus Online, our unique provision for online learning.
• Campus Online allows you to study at your own pace, without the need to travel, or commit to particular dates or times. Log in to access your study materials, contact your personal tutor for support, connect and network with other delegates and make use of the extensive resource library.
• You can easily track your progress throughout the course and submit your work and evidence of assignments for feedback.

Assessment is through coursework assignments covering the learning outcomes and will be via the presentation of a research portfolio, comprising:

• Critical/Practical analysis: (1500 words). A diagrammatic overview of the strategies, concepts, and theories relating to one area of cognitive psychology, mapping knowledge to practical approaches to support teaching in the classroom.
• Practical analysis: (1500 words or 15 minutes). A visual presentation (PowerPoint, video, a series of annotated photographs) outlining the process of engaging with a staff group to elicit character strengths and how these underpin the positive aspects of teaching in their school.
• Reflective analysis: (3000 words). A reflective analysis incorporating an evaluation of personal and professional development and an action plan for future change and growth.

Delegates, should they wish to and where a word equivalence option is given, will be encouraged to produce a portfolio of evidence including the use multimedia approaches where suitable but will not be penalised for using text-based submissions.

• You will need to hold an undergraduate degree.

• You will need to be working in an educational setting for this module. If you aren’t currently working in an educational setting you will need written permission from a senior member of staff to regularly access a setting.

Are you based in an international setting?

This module is available online and can therefore be completed anywhere in the world. The programme content is designed and written with both UK and international settings in mind.

Please click here for advice on payment options and other information relevant to those studying outside of the UK.

Cohorts begin in January, May and September.

The next cohort begins on 15 May 2025. Book and register before 15 May 2025 to join our next cohort.

We offer a flexible range of fees to suit your finances:

• A one-off payment of £1,525 + VAT
• Three instalments of £533 + VAT
• Ten instalments of £165 + VAT

For further information please visit the payment FAQ page found here.

Speak to us (01273 358080) or make a booking.

The duration of this module is up to one year.

We do understand, however, that circumstances can arise that could prevent the course from being completed at this time. If this is the case, an extension can be arranged in conjunction with the admin team and your tutor.