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Micro-credential certification in Educational Psychology APS4043 (DIPPSY)

Overview: 

The course provides students with an introduction to major theories of learning and individual differences, as well as their application to the classroom setting. It prepares students to be able to iidentify individual differences to teaching process. Students will acquire  sound knowledge on the roles of the educational psychologist in dealing with issues in education such as classroom management, curriculum/programme development and handling special needs groups.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Psychology
Entry Requirements: 

Entry Requirements - No 
Min. Age Requirement - 19 Years Old and Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Prerequisites - No

Contents: 
  1. Introduction to Educational Psychology
  2. Cognitive and thinking development
  3. Social context of learning
  4. Learners Diversity
  5. Behavioral Approaches to Learning
  6. Cognitive Approaches of Learning
  7. Social Constructivist Approaches of Learning
  8. Learners with Exceptionalities
  9. Learners Motivation
  10. Classroom and behavior management
Assessments: 

Coursework - 60%
Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification Educational Psychology (DIPPSY), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Diploma in Psychology
Continuing Education: 

Upon successful completion of this Diploma in Psychology programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):

  1. Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Career Opportunities: 

Human Resource Executive and Psychology Teaching Assistant