Learning Outcomes

The Learning Process

Teachers’ Perspective on Learning

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to two main learning theories and four different domains of learning. You will also learn about curriculum learning and incidental learning.

Introduction to Behaviourism

Operant Conditioning

Operant Conditioning and Students’ Learning

Further Key Concepts about Operant Conditioning

You will be introduced to behaviourism and operant conditioning. You will learn about research into operant conditioning using laboratory rats and how this research has influenced learning in the classroom.

Introduction to Constructivism

Psychological Constructivism

Social Constructivism

Theoretical Differences between Psychological & Social Constructivism

Implications of Constructivism for Teaching

You will be introduced to constructivism and its two main branches - psychological constructivism and social constructivism. You will also learn about assimilation and accommodation in relation to constructivism.

Diploma in Educational Psychology - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Special Education and Legalisation

Teachers’ Responsibilities for Special Education

The Individual Educational Plan

The Value of Inclusive Education

Categories of Disabilities

In this module you will learn how to correctly define special education and the main responsibilities of teachers who teach students with special educational needs. You will be introduced to the concept of least restrictive environment and how to modify assessments for students with special educational needs.

Introduction to Learning Disabilities

Case Study: Assisting a student with a learning disability

Learn how to correctly define learning disability and how to distinguish a learning disability from other types of disabilities. You will be introduced to strategies that can help students with learning disabilities.

Introduction to ADHD

Teaching Students with ADHD

This module introduces Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and behavioural signs exhibited by students. You will learn about the drugs that students with ADHD take to reduce their symptoms and practical problems associated with taking these drugs. The modules also describes strategies that a teacher can use to teach students with ADHD.

Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities

Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities

You will learn how to distinguish between an intellectual disability and a learning disability, and the strategies that teachers use when teaching students with intellectual disabilities.

Introduction to Behavioural Disorders

Teaching Students with Behavioural Disorders

You will learn about potential types of triggers of inappropriate behaviour. You will be introduced to examples of problematic behaviour that a student with a behavioural disorder might display and strategies for teaching students with behavioural disorders.

Introduction to Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairments

Teaching Students with Hearing Loss

Teaching Students with Visual Impairment

You will learn to recognise the signs of hearing loss and visual impairment and strategies for teaching students with hearing loss and visual impairment.

Diploma in Educational Psychology - Second Assessment

Introduction to Student Development

Developmental Trends

This module differentiates between learning and development and outlines ways that students' development is relevant to teachers. You will be introduced to different developmental models such as the staircase model and the kaleidoscope model of development.

Trends in Height and Weight

The Effects of Puberty

Development of Motor Skills

Health and Illness

You will learn about puberty and the types of physical changes that occur during puberty. You will be introduced to trends in the height and weight in students, and factors that contribute to a rise in obesity levels. The module also describes the importance of developing motor skills in young children.

Jean Piaget’s Theory

The Sensorimotor Stage

The Preoperational Stage

The Concrete Operational Stage

The Formal Operational Stage

This module introduces the work of the famous Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget who developed the four stage cognitive development theory. The module outlines the ages at which each of Piaget's stages occur and  describes each of the four stages in detail.

Introduction to Social Development

Erik Erikson’s Theory

Abraham Maslow’s Theory

This module introduces research into social development such as Erikson's eight stage model of social development. You will learn how changes in social development affect student behaviour in the classroom.

Introduction to Moral Development

Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory

Carol Gilligan's Theory

Character Education

You will learn how to distinguish between morality and moral development, and between morality of justice and morality of care. The module introduces the work theorists such as Kolberg and his theory of moral development, and Gilligan's theory of moral development.

Introduction to Student Diversity

Individual Learning Styles

Multiple Intelligences

Gifted and Talented Students

This module introduces the concept of individual learning styles in students. You will learn how to distinguish between field dependence and field independence, and between the two cognitive styles of impulsivity and reflectivity.

Introduction to Gender Differences

Physical Differences in Gender Roles

Social, Academic and Cognitive Difference in Gender Roles

This module describes ways that gender differences affect students in day-to-day classroom life, and what are the implications of gender differences in the classroom. You will learn about differences in the way that boys and girls usually socially interact, and how teachers can influence gender roles.

Introduction to Cultural Differences

Cultural Differences in Language

Cultural Differences in Attitudes and Beliefs

Accommodating Cultural Diversity

You will learn about bilingualism and compare and contrast the two second language teaching techniques - total immersion and additive approach. The module helps you identify what a culture is and how language is used differently across various cultures.

Diploma in Educational Psychology - Third Assessment

Diploma in Educational Psychology - Assessment

Learn how to harness knowledge of educational psychology to teach more effectively in this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Educational Psychology

This diploma course helps you improve your teaching methods to fulfill your role more effectively by exploring classroom psychology. Teaching can be very challenging when confronted with the many different personalities and learning levels of students. How do you accommodate all of these different characters and abilities in a classroom? This diploma course helps you to use your newfound knowledge of psychology to complete this difficult task.

Educational psychology addresses teaching and learning methods and studies cognitive development and aptitude assessment of learners. This diploma course compares teaching and learning and draws on behaviorism, a learning philosophy that focuses on operant conditioning and its important pedagogic implications. We then investigate psychological and social constructivism.
The course then tackles the most common mental issues encountered in the classroom, including learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, behavioural disorders, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. We lay out the specific skills and strategies required to work with students with these special educational needs. Finally, we examine student development and diversity and discuss its two core elements: gender and culture.
Educators require the desire and guts to stand in front of a class and teach but they also need compassion and special skills to connect with different students. This course is of great benefit to education professionals who would like to improve their teaching. Understanding how learners think and feel can boost your ability to understand and meet their educational needs so sign up to earn a diploma that signals your ability to do so.

Chasing 100M Daily Users, Duolingo Reconsiders Ads, Paying Influencers, and Its Most Expensive Plan

6,000+ Online Courses from California Community Colleges: A New Search Tool by Class Central

Open edX Conference 2026: Program, Workshops & Registration

The Series Finale of Online Education: Coursera Acquires Udemy

FutureLearn’s 2021: Year in Review

[2025] Massive List of Thousands of Free Certificates and Badges

Coursera Growth Stalls, Leadership Changes as Stock Hits All-Time Low

Best Side Hustles in Dubai to Earn Extra Money in the UAE

A Decade of MOOCs: A Review of MOOC Stats and Trends in 2021

Duolingo’s Reddit Community Revolts: ‘No Más’ to Unpaid Support

Duolingo’s Restaurant Side Business Tops $1.3M

Coursera Lays Off ~150 Staff After Udemy Merger

Miro Acquires Reforge: This Is Not an Edtech Deal

7 Best TikTok Marketing Courses for 2025

10 Best Programming Courses for 2025

25% of Coursera Courses Have Peer Reviews: Here Are the Best

Safeguarding and Reporting

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Impact of Abuse and Trauma

Creating Safe Environments and Policies

Communication, Trust, and Multi-Agency Collaboration

This module will introduce you to various professional safeguarding strategies for protecting children and vulnerable adults. You'll explore the causes and impacts of different forms of abuse and trauma. We'll show you how to create a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults cohesively and protect them from harm.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - Course assessment

Empower yourself to safeguard vulnerable individuals, fostering a secure community with this free online course.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Have you ever felt a personal calling to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you thought of safeguarding vulnerable individuals? This course explores the various forms of abuse, their immediate and long-term signs and how they impact the lives of vulnerable individuals. Discover how to ensure a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults using collaborative approaches and the fundamental principles of safety and well-being

Topic 1: Introduction to Child Protection

Topic 2: International, Regional and National Legal Framework

Topic 3: Alternative Care and Child Safeguarding

Topic 4 : Monitoring and Evaluation in Child Protection

In this module, you will learn the fundamental concepts, guiding principles, and ethical considerations related to child protection before considering the international, regional, and national legal frameworks. We discuss the current approaches to prevent and respond to child abuse or neglect, including the signs of abuse, neglect, or violence.

Comprehensive Child Protection Training Course - Course Assessment

Learn the skills to prevent and respond to child abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence in this free online course.

Comprehensive Child Protection Training 

This online child protection course equips students with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and respond to child abuse and neglect. You will learn to recognise signs of abuse, understand strategies for prevention and response to violence against children such as INSPIRE, and apply best practices for intervention and support. The course empowers learners to play a critical role in safeguarding children and promoting their well-being.

The Importance of Safe Food Handling - Part 1

The Importance of Safe Food Handling - Part 2

Organized Efforts for Food Safety

The ServSafe Examination

ServSafe Manager Certification - Sample Questions

This module teaches you about the fundamentals of safe food handling and different ways to prevent food contamination. It also talks about the global efforts concerning food safety and the role of the ServSafe certification program. Moreover, you will also be equipped with the essential knowledge to prepare yourself for the ServSafe exam.

Fundamentals of Serving Safe for Food Handlers - Assessment

This course will describe the methods of protecting food from getting contaminated and the basics of the ServSafe exam.

Fundamentals of Serving Safe for Food Handlers

Safe and hygienic food handling is extremely important to prevent contamination and diseases. This holds especially true for the professionals in the culinary sciences and food management field. Through this course, we have emphasized various areas and practices concerned with the safe handling of foods. We have also focused on the global efforts to ensure food safety along with the ServSafe certification and its various aspects.

Topic 1 : WorkSafeBC Regulations

Topic 2 : Responsibilities of Employers and Workers

Topic 3 : Handle Hazardous Materials Safely

Topic 4: Information to Be Disclosed on an SDS

Topic 5: WHMIS Education and Training

Workplace Hazards and WHMIS: A Guide to Safety and Legal Duties - Assessment

This free online course covers the laws and rules that must be complied with to guarantee safe and healthy workplaces.

Workplace Hazards and WHMIS: A Guide to Safety and Legal Duties

Are you aware of the laws protecting you from hazardous substances at work? This course covers essential regulations, including the Workers' Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC policies, and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Learn about employer and worker responsibilities, safe handling of hazardous materials, and the must-know guidelines that keep workplaces safe. Gain critical knowledge to protect yourself and others.

Introduction to Epilepsy

Diagnosing and Classifying Epilepsy with EEG

This module will demonstrate how to run simulations of six neurophysiological phenomena using simulation software known as MetaNeruon. It will also discuss the neurological conditions underlying epilepsy and how to use an EEG to diagnose this mental disorder.

Understanding Epilepsy - Course Assessment

This free online course takes you through the symptoms, classifications, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

Understanding Epilepsy

Most of the world’s roughly 50 million epileptics do not have access to treatment, medical attention or even information about their neurological disorder. This free online course identifies who is most susceptible to epilepsy and explains its causes and symptoms. We then examine the available tools for diagnosis and treatment and demonstrate the use of the electroencephalogram (EEG) to detect this long-misunderstood condition.

Understanding Defensive Driving Principles

Vehicle Dynamics and Handling

Defensive Observation and Safe Following Distance

Traffic Laws, Regulations and Vehicle Maintenance

In this module, you’ll be introduced to the key concepts of defensive driving and its benefits. We emphasize the importance of anticipating potential hazards and making proactive decisions to avoid accidents. We show you how to use headlights correctly, avoid driving in blind spots, maintain a safe following distance and more.

Defensive Driving in Adverse Weather and Nighttime

Managing Space and Visibility

Defensive Driving in Different Environments

Managing Driver Fatigue and Distractions

In this module, you’ll learn about vehicle dynamics and handling. We discuss the role of weight distribution, suspension, speed, and vehicle design in affecting stability. We also provide some basic and advanced braking techniques, such as gradual braking, threshold braking, engine braking, and more.

Handling Emergency Situations

Crash Avoidance Maneuvers

Post-Crash Procedures and First Aid

In this module, you’ll gain insights into emergency braking, types of braking systems, and adapting techniques to varied road conditions. You’ll learn about the types of skids and their effective control measures. We show you how to communicate effectively with emergency services and administer basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Comprehensive Guide to Defensive Driving - Assessment

Equip yourself with the skills and techniques to avoid accidents and stay safe on the road with this free online course.

Comprehensive Guide to Defensive Driving

Driving is an essential aspect of our lives but carries various risks. Defensive driving is, therefore, essential for ensuring road safety while driving. This course aims to enhance your driving skills and minimize the chances of accidents by providing guidance on observing road conditions, anticipating dangers, maintaining vehicle control and more. Are you ready to become a safer driver? Enrol now and learn for free!

Introduction to Domestic Violence and Abuse

The Components of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence on Victims

Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children

Risks of Domestic Violence and Abuses on Children

Supporting the Victim and Reporting Incidents

This module will give you a broader understanding of domestic abuse and violence. We look at the signs of abuse in a relationship, the cycle of abuse and patterns of behaviour and the Duluth Model. This module briefly looks at the impact of domestic abuse on children as well as how to recognise and help victims of domestic abuse and violence.

Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about identifying and reporting domestic violence and abuse in children and adults.

Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence is common and many adults and children experience some sort in their lifetime. This course examines how to report abuse and explores the signs of abuse in a relationship. We will discuss different types and what to do if you suspect that a child is being abused. You will also learn how to help adults and children affected by domestic violence. Additionally, you will know how to report an incident in confidence.