Educational Psychology (C8899)
Educational Psychology
Module C8899
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Full Module Description
This module addresses the role that psychological research can play in understanding and supporting educational processes. Workshops will introduce material on broad theoretical perspectives concerning children’s learning (e.g., cognitive development, socio-motivational factors) as well as specific aspects of children’s academic development (e.g., key curriculum areas such as reading and mathematics). You will be introduced to current issues and controversies in education and you will have the opportunity to reflect on these and discuss with one another in the workshops. Throughout the module, you will be encouraged to consider the implications of psychological research for designing and implementing practical strategies to support learning and socio-emotional development in the educational context.
Module Outline
This module addresses the role that psychological research can play in understanding and supporting educational processes. Workshops will introduce material on broad theoretical perspectives concerning children’s learning (e.g., cognitive development, socio-motivational factors) as well as specific aspects of children’s academic development (e.g., key curriculum areas such as reading and mathematics). You will be introduced to current issues and controversies in education and you will have the opportunity to reflect on these and discuss with one another in the workshops. Throughout the module, you will be encouraged to consider the implications of psychological research for designing and implementing practical strategies to support learning and socio-emotional development in the educational context.
Module learning outcomes
To show appreciation of current issues and controversies in education
To determine the ways in which psychological research can support and develop educational practice
To critically evaluate empirical research and theory concerning specific areas of children’s academic/educational development
Apply frameworks used in educational psychology casework
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 17.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 5 (32 minutes) | 83.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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