Course Curriculum

Educational Psychology An Overview 00:17:00
Educational Psychology and its History 00:15:00
Behavioural Views of Learning 00:17:00
Cognitive Development 00:16:00
Social, Moral and Emotional Development 00:18:00
Constructivism and Motivation 00:16:00
Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties 00:15:00
Applying Educational Psychology to Teaching 00:15:00
Effective Instruction and Technology in Education 00:16:00
Opportunities and Careers in Educational Psychology 00:16:00

Course Overview

Educational Psychology & Development shapes how children learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom. Every teacher, teaching assistant, and support worker benefits from understanding how young minds develop, because it changes the way they teach, support, and connect with pupils.

This Educational Psychology & Development course starts with an overview of educational psychology and its history, showing how the field has shaped modern teaching. You’ll explore behavioural views of learning and cognitive development, along with how children grow socially, morally, and emotionally. You’ll also look at constructivism and motivation, and how these ideas help pupils engage more deeply with their learning.

The Educational Psychology & Development course takes a practical turn too, covering dyslexia and learning difficulties, and how to apply educational psychology directly to teaching. You’ll learn about effective instruction, the role of technology in education, and the career paths open to you once you understand this field. It’s a well-rounded course that connects theory to real classroom practice.

Whether you’re working towards a role in teaching, learning support, or educational psychology itself, this course gives you a strong, accredited foundation in educational psychology you can apply straight away.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the history and core principles of educational psychology
  • Understand behavioural and cognitive theories of how children learn
  • Recognise how social, moral, and emotional development shapes learning
  • Apply ideas around constructivism and motivation to support pupil engagement
  • Identify signs of dyslexia and other learning difficulties in the classroom
  • Apply educational psychology principles directly to teaching practice
  • Use effective instruction methods and technology to support learning and development

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Educational Psychology & Development Course to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Educational Psychology & Development Course
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Educational Psychology & Development Course as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Educational Psychology & Development Course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This Educational Psychology & Development Course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Educational Psychology & Development Course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Educational Psychology & Development Course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Learning Support Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
    Supports children with special educational needs in schools by implementing learning strategies, assisting with classroom activities, and applying educational psychology principles.
    Salary: £19,000 – £26,000 per year
  • Education Mental Health Practitioner (Trainee/Assistant)
    Helps children and young people manage mental health issues affecting learning, delivering early interventions and wellbeing support in schools or NHS settings.
    Salary: £24,000 – £32,000 per year
  • Behaviour Support Assistant / Pastoral Support Worker
    Works with students experiencing behavioural or emotional challenges, using developmental psychology insights to promote positive behaviour and engagement in education.
    Salary: £20,000 – £28,000 per year
  • Teaching Assistant (Early Years / Primary Focus)
    Assists teachers in primary settings with child development, observation, and creating supportive learning environments informed by educational psychology.
    Salary: £19,000 – £27,000 per year
  • Youth / Family Learning Mentor
    Guides young people and families on educational and personal development, addressing barriers to learning through psychology-based strategies.
    Salary: £22,000 – £32,000 per year
  • Assistant Educational Psychologist / Graduate Psychology Role
    Supports qualified educational psychologists in assessments, observations, and interventions for children’s learning and development (often requires further study for full qualification).
    Salary: £23,000 – £33,000 per year

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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