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FSC2523 Psychology of Teaching & Learning: improving classroom practice

Course Description

“Psychology of Teaching & Learning: Improving Classroom Practice” is an online summer course designed to connect the dots between the fields of educational and developmental psychology and their practical application in the classroom. This course is tailored for primary school teachers, aiming to provide them with the foundational knowledge needed to create a resilient learning environment and nurture highly motivated learners. Through a deep dive into the psychology of learning, understanding learner development, fostering positive classroom environments, and prioritising teacher wellbeing, participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.

  • Foundational Psychology Knowledge: Gain an understanding of educational and developmental psychology and its significance in learning processes.
  • Understanding the Learner: Explore key theories of development and their implications for classroom learning, focusing on supporting child development and enhancing pupil wellbeing.
  • Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Learn strategies for developing social-emotional skills in pupils, managing classroom behaviour, and fostering a positive classroom climate.
  • Teacher Wellbeing: Emphasize the importance of teacher wellbeing with practical stress management and mindfulness techniques, alongside building positive teacher-pupil relationships.
  • Reflective Teaching Practice: Reflect on teaching styles and strategies, incorporating the principles of the Cosán framework for continuous professional development.

This course is designed for primary school teachers and educational leaders seeking to integrate psychological principles into their teaching practice. It is particularly beneficial for educators looking to enhance their classroom environment, foster student motivation and resilience, and improve their own wellbeing and professional practice.

Enrol today and embark on a journey to transform your educational approach, fostering a more inclusive, resilient, and motivated learning community.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: fsc2523
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum, Live Chat
Start Date: Tuesday, 1st July 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Proficient
Qualification: Certificate

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Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 9:00am and must be completed by Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Questions and Support: Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: The Psychology of Learning

  • Define and explore educational and developmental psychology, highlighting their significance in learning.
  • Understand the processes involved in learning, including social, emotional, and cognitive aspects, through traditional and contemporary research.
  • Identify valuable educational psychology resources from NEPS.
  • Recognize the contributions of notable psychologists to the field.

Module 2: The Learner (Part 1)

  • Explore key theories of development and their impact on classroom learning.
  • Identify and apply strategies to support various stages of child development (early and later stages) across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
  • Develop an understanding of attachment theory and its implications for pupil learning and behavior.
  • Focus on pupil behavior as part of the School Self-Evaluation (SSE) process, gathering and critically evaluating evidence.

Module 3: The Learner (Part 2)

  • Delve into motivation theory and its influence on classroom behavior and learning.
  • Promote pupil wellbeing and resilience, while understanding the detrimental effects of learned helplessness and low self-esteem.
  • Develop social-emotional skills in pupils and foster a positive classroom environment using principles of positive psychology.
  • Assess current pupil behavior management practices against effective practice frameworks.

Module 4: The Learning Environment

  • Emphasize teacher wellbeing, introducing stress management and mindfulness techniques.
  • Highlight the importance of building positive teacher-pupil relationships.
  • Describe different teaching styles and strategies, reflecting on their effectiveness.
  • Engage with the principles of Cosán, the National Framework for Teachers’ Learning, and its relevance to professional practice and learning.

Module 5: The Teacher

  • Understand the importance of teacher wellbeing
  • Identify and use stress management techniques and mindfulness techniques 
  • Become aware of the importance of building a teacher-pupil relationship
  • Identify and describe teaching styles and associated strategies
  • Reflect the principles underpinning Cosán,(Teaching Council, 2016) the National framework for teachers’ learning and their relevance to the teacher learning and professional practice.

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  • 8. Receive Certificate

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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