Psychology
Admission Key Facts:
All students registered to attend our English Language courses will be required to take an English Language Placement Test, which will assess the relative abilities of each student. Students are then placed into ability groups based on the results of their assessment, and the material that they study is tailored to the level of the class.
Once you have booked your place on a course we will send you information on how to take our online Placement Test. This test should take approximately one hour and be taken by the student at least one month prior to their arrival date.
Please note that Oxford Royale Academy English courses do not cater for beginners in English.
Start Dates Mondays from 6th June – 26th August 2022 inclusive
Course duration– (Fixed/ Self-paced)- 1 week fixed.- Monday to Friday
Pathway program ONCAMPUS( face to face)
What do I need? (Time/ Tech/English skills)
Pricing: Free/ Paid -£995 GBP per week
Additional Information (if any)
Tutor Support-Our teachers are educated at the world’s best universities and many now teach in these same universities and are leading lights in their fields. They are committed to the ORA philosophy, infectiously enthusiastic, and are experts in bringing out the very best in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Description
Course Overview
Introduction to Psychology for ages 13-15 – Course Summary
Experimental Psychologists address some of the most intriguing questions of life: What makes you, you? Is there always a clear difference between good and evil? This online class provides you with the opportunity to study, discuss and debate these, alongside a wide range of other fascinating and controversial issues.
This online Experimental Psychology course will cover fundamental psychological concepts and introduce some of the most influential theorists. You will be encouraged to evaluate the material critically, to engage in discussion and debate, to gain insight into your own personalities and development and to relate the material to your own lives and experiences. Topics will be explored through online sessions, led by Oxford Royale Academy’s expert teaching staff.
Introduction to Psychology for ages 16-18 – Course Summary
You’ll study fundamental psychological concepts, and the work of the most influential theorists. You’ll gain insight into your own personality, and relate what you learn to your own life. You’ll explore key topics through dynamic online teaching sessions, alongside other students that share your enthusiasm for the subject. The online course will highlight the key processes of psychology research. Famous experiments will be scrutinized, and used to explore ethical issues and considerations.
The online course is delivered by Oxford Royale Academy’s expert teaching faculty and aims to prepare you for further study and careers within Psychology.
Program Outline/Syllabus
Introduction to Psychology for ages 13-15 –Course Topics
The following is a list of sample topics that may be covered in the course.
- Introduction to experimental psychology
- Designing psychological experiments
- Understanding gender differences
- The brain and brain diagnostics
- The fine line between good and evil
- Memory and behaviour
- Personality
- Presenting the results of your experiment
Kindly note that the exact syllabus is subject to change.
Introduction to Psychology for ages 16-18 – Course Topics
The following is a list of sample topics that may be covered in the course.
- Introduction to experimental psychology
- Experimental design and implementation
- The human brain
- Classic studies: The Milgram Experiment
- Classic studies: The Zimbardo Experiment
- Memory
- Individual difference
- Human development
Kindly note that the exact syllabus is subject to change.
Introduction to Psychology for ages 13-15 –Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the fundamental concepts, issues and debates in experimental psychology
- Understand the multifaceted, dynamic nature of psychology
- Understand third variable influences and the basics of several different research methodologies
- Be familiar with the practicalities of conducting research after designing your own experiment
- Be able to describe some of the most famous psychological experiments of all time
- Feel more confident presenting arguments, analysis and opinions to your peers, both online and in person
- Have gained an insight into what future study and a career in the field of psychology may involve
Introduction to Psychology for ages 16-18 –Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of experimental psychology and be familiar with some of the major issues and debates in experimental research
- Be able to define the key terms in experimental research and explain the difference between correlation and causation
- Be familiar with the concept of third variable influences
- Understand the basics of the human brain, how it has evolved and how it is structured
- Understand and be able to describe two of the most famous psychological experiments of all time and their ethical implications
- Have studied some of the major milestones in infant physical and social development
- Feel more confident when presenting arguments, analysis and opinions to your peers, both online and in person
- Have gained an insight into what it would be like to study psychology at university level
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