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Human Understanding Courses
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| Diploma in Psychology |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:
· develop an understanding of the nature of psychology
· examine the way in which human actions can be explained on a number of different levels
· distinguish between emotional experience, expression and psychological responses
· examine the nature of sensation and perception
· understand the process of memory
· distinguish between the characteristics of classical and operant conditioning
· consider parent- child interaction
· evaluate how we form impressions of people
· consider the processes of social facilitation and social influence | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Psychology. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into eight modules, as follows:
Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1 What is Psychology?
Unit 2 Different Approaches to Psychology
Unit 3 Research in Psychology
Module 2: Emotion
Unit 4 Signs of Emotion
Unit 5 Theories of Emotion
Unit 6 Stress and Anxiety
Tutor-Marked Assignment A
Module 3: Perception
Unit 7 Sensation and Perception
Unit 8 Factors Affecting Perception
Module 4: Memory
Unit 9 Why Do We Remember?
Unit 10 Remembering and Forgetting
Unit 11 The Reliability of Memory
Tutor-Marked Assignment B
Module 5: Learning
Unit 12 Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 13 Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 14 Other Kinds of Learning
Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour
Unit 15 Parent–Child Interaction
Unit 16 Attachment and Separation
Unit 17 Sexual Development and Gender Identity
Tutor-Marked Assignment C
Module 7: Social Perception
Unit 18 Impressions of People
Unit 19 Prejudice and Discrimination
Unit 20 Reducing Prejudice
Module 8: Social Influence
Unit 21 Social Pressure on the Individual
Unit 22 Group Norms and Conformity
Unit 23 Conformity to Roles and Obedience
Tutor-Marked Assignment D | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Diploma in Child Psychology |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:
- Develop an awareness of psychological approaches to the understanding of child development
- Develop a recognition of the application of developmental psychology to certain aspects of child care and education
- Create an awareness of different methodological approaches to psychological investigation
- Develop a range of skills in using psychological methods | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Child Psychology, and the development of children. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | Module One: Major Developmental Issues
Unit One
The First Year of Life
Infant reflexes; Social development during the first year of life including the social smile and onset of fear of strangers.
Unit Two
The Formation of Attachments
Imprinting; Attachment (Bowlby) including cross-cultural studies; Harlow and surrogate mothers; Relevance of animal studies in child development.
Unit Three
Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments
Maternal deprivation; Implications of theories of attachment and maternal deprivation when placing children with surrogates.
Unit Four
The Home, Family and School
Group vs family care and studies of effects of maternal employment and father absent families; Importance of peers and siblings.
Unit Five
Basic Principles of Research Methods
Nature and purpose of research, what is an experiment, supporting and refuting hypotheses, independent and dependent variables, control of variables, standardised instructions and procedures, methods of sampling, design of investigations.
Unit Six
The Development of Visual Perception
Introduction to the nature/nurture debate on visual perception; Fantz - form perception; Gibson and Walk - depth perception; how the physiology of the human visual system helps us judge depth and distance; Bower - size constancy; animal experiments on early sensory deprivation.
Tutor-marked Assignment A
Unit Seven
The Development of Language and Communication
Development of non-verbal communication in humans, gestures etc; comparisons with non-human primates; outline of language development in humans; including naturalistic observational in humans; including naturalistic observational studies and criticisms of these; Innate and reinforcement theories.
Unit Eight
Intelligence and Intelligence Testing
Definitions of intelligence; mental age and IQ; Tests of intelligence; Advantages and disadvantages of IQ testing.
Unit Nine
The Nature/Nurture Debate in the Study of Intelligence
Twins studies; stability of IQ; Are early experiences decisive for later development?
Unit Ten
Data Collection and Interpretation
Tables and histograms, correlation and scattergrams; Mean; Range; Drawing conclusions from data.
Module Two
The Child as an Individual
Unit Eleven
How Children Think
Piaget's theory of cognitive development; including studies of egocentrism and criticisms of his work.
Tutor-marked Assignment B
Unit Twelve
Learning Theory - How Behaviour is Acquired
Learning and conditioning - classical conditioning and operant conditioning; including explanations of extinction, discrimination and generalisation; positive and negative reinforcement; Social Learning Theory and criticisms.
Unit Thirteen
Freud's Psychodynamic Theory - An Alternative Approach
Personality structure, 5 stage theory, criticisms.
Unit Fourteen
Moral Development
Definition in psychological terms; investigation of moral behaviour, moral feelings and moral judgement.
Unit Fifteen
The Development of Gender Roles
Sex-typing; Gender identity; Biological, social and cultural theories.
Unit Sixteen
Aggression in Children
Biological basis of aggression; Psychological theory and aggression; Aggression as a learned response; Imitation of aggression; viewing violence; Punishment for aggression; sex differences in aggression.
Unit Seventeen
Methods Used in Child Development Research
Observational, Survey, Correlational, Experimental - advantages and disadvantages.
Tutor-marked Assignment C
Unit Eighteen
Play
The importance of play to learning; Piaget's theory of play; forms of play;Relevance of psychological theories to pre-school education;Play and learning in nursery schools; Play therapy.
Unit Nineteen
Learning in School
Programmed learning and its relationship to learning theory - advantages and disadvantages; Discovery learning and its effectiveness.
Unit Twenty
Behaviour Modification
Explanation and examples; Relationship to learning theory; Points systems, Advantages and disadvantages.
Tutor-marked Assignment D:
Extended Essay | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Diploma in Workplace Psychology |
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| Aim: | The course is designed to provide you with an overview and Introduction to understanding Psychology in the workplace. It covers a wide range of workplace people and management issues, exploring each and enabling students to examine practical applications of psychology in the workplace.This is an ideal course for anyone wishing to improve their skills in understanding and managing staff and understanding how to deal with events and find explanations for workplace psychological problems. | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Workplace Psychology. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into ten units, as follows:
Unit 1: Introduction to Workplace Psychology
Unit 2: The use of Sensation & Perception
Unit 3: Understanding Personality Concepts
Unit 4: Using Psychological Testing
Unit 5: Management of the Workplace
Unit 6: The Workplace Environment
Unit 7: How to Motivate the Workforce
Unit 8: Recruitment
Unit 9: What is Social Psychology
Unit 10:Peoples' Abnormalities | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Diploma in Human Physiology and Health |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:
· increase your understanding of the physical structure of the human body
· enable you to maintain your health better through an improved knowledge of the way your body functions
· help you understand the physical and chemical ways in which humans resemble other organisms
· apply sound scientific principles to the ways in which you obtain and use information
· enable you to interpret data accurately
· help you to design investigations and to know how the results can enable you to draw different conclusions
· understand the principles behind a control experiment, and why they are often essential to draw meaningful results | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Human Physiology and Health. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:
Module 1: Essential Principles
Unit 1 Living Things
Unit 2 The Chemistry of Life
Module 2: Energy and Respiration
Unit 3 Diet and the Respiratory System
Unit 4 Digesting and using food
Unit 5 Photosynthesis, Food Chains and Web
Unit 6 The Respiratory System
Module 3: Perception and Reaction
Unit 7 Receiving information
Unit 8 Acting on information
Module 4: Physiology and Homeostasis
Unit 9 The Blood Circulatory System
Unit 10 Excretion
Unit 11 Homeostasis
Unit 12 Skeleton and Muscles
Module 5: Reproduction and Variation
Unit 13 Reproduction
Unit 14 Development
Unit 15 Genetics
Unit 16 Variation and Selection
Module 6: Humans and their Environment
Unit 17 Micro-Organisms and Health
Unit 18 Defence of the Body against Infection and Illness
Unit 19 Treating Injury and Illness
Unit 20 Human Populations and Ecosystems
Unit 21 Practical Ecology | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Diploma in Child Day Care |
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| Aim: | During the course students will study a range of topics which develop an understanding of the needs of children, organising activities and the regulatory and administrative functions of day care. | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Child Day Care. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into ten modules, as follows:
Module 1: The Rights & Needs of Children
Introduction
UN Convention on Children's Rights
General Rights of Children
The Needs of Children
Module 2: Minimum Standards of early childhood
Development Function of Minimum Standards
Standards Statement
Outcomes for Children
Module 3: OFSTED Guidelines
Regulations Relating to Child Care
Module 4: Administrative Matters
Administrative Information
Forms to be kept on children
Registers needed
Module 5: Programmes & ActivitiesProgrammes
Different Age Group programmes
ActivitiesAreas of Development
Excursions
Module 6: Health Care
Medical History Forms
Responsibilities of Staff
Universal Precautions
Preventing PoisoningFirst Aid boxes
Module 7: Nutrition
General guidelines for Planning menus
Feeding of Infants
Menu Suggestions
Important Minerals
Sample Recipes
Module 8: Quality Assurance
Aims of Quality Assurance
The Quality Assurance Report
Module 9: Baby Sitting Services
Baby sitting guidelines
Parental Checklist
Module 10: Parental Inspections
What a parent expects to Find Resources | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Certificate in Conflict Management |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:
· Understand basic concepts of conflict management
· Explore techniques for managing conflict effectively
· Demonstrate five conflict handling styles
· Adopt good listening techniques
· Understand negotiation techniques
· Describe problem solving approaches
· Demonstrate mediation techniques
· Demonstrate how to cope with crises
· Describe the concepts of self-development | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Conflict Management. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into three modules, as follows:
Module A:
Unit 1 Conflict and anger
· understand the sources and nature of conflict
· consider different conflict-handling styles
· learn to understand and deal with anger
Unit 2 Listening skills
· understand the ideal listening process
· deal with prejudices which may damage your ability to listen
· beware of traps for listeners
Module B:
Unit 3 Negotiation
· understand the nature of establishment-community conflicts
· see how these groups approach conflict situations
· understand the 'joint problem solving' approach
· learn good negotiating practice
· consider strategies for rescuing difficult situations
Unit 4 Mediation
· understand the meaning and nature of mediation
· know when mediation is useful
· understand the phases of the mediation process
· deal with problems that can arise during this process
· know what qualities you need to develop to be an effective mediator
Module C:
Unit 5 Crisis mediation
· understand the problem of re-entry
· look at causes of power imbalances in negotiation
· learn to deal with these power imbalances
· understand the importance of establishing a good working relationship with the other party
· deal with the need for mediation in crisis situations
Unit 6 Practical Conflict Management Techniques
Practical exercises for developing conflict management skills including
· Anger management
· Listening Skills
· Negotiation
· Joint Problem Solving
· Role Plays
· Adopting good practice
· Things to avoid | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Certificate in Managing Stress |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:
· Understand the nature of stress
· Explore people’s responses to stress
· Develop an understanding of common stress symptoms
· Explore how people cope with stress
· Demonstrate stress management techniques
· Understand the role of relaxation
· Describe the benefits of nutrition and diet
· Understand the impact of self-esteem on stress
· Develop awareness of goal setting and time management techniques | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Managing Stress. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into nine modules, as follows:
Module 1: Understanding Stress
Defining stressThe causes of stress in terms of three personality types
The effects of stress in relation to physical, emotional and mental behaviour.
Module 2: The Stress Response
The concepts of stressor and stress response.
The concept of an holistic approach to a stress response.
The major components in the activation of the stress response.
Module 3: Symptoms of Stress
The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress Stress indicator questionnaires
The physical and emotional warning signs of stress
Module 4: Understanding the Coping Process
Recognise coping responses to stress
Non-responding behaviours
Module 5: Managing Stress – Skills and Techniques
A ten point plan for dealing with stress
Module 6: Relaxation and Stress
A range of relaxation and stress relief measures
Module 7: Nutrition and Its Role in Managing Stress
A range of diet and nutritional behaviours which reduce stress
The links between nutrition and stress
The benefits of exercise in reducing stress
The role of sleep in reducing stress
Module 8: Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
The concept of self-esteem Self-esteem and personal analysis
Composing personal development plan for improving self-esteem
Module 9: Goal Setting and Time ManagementThe importance of motivation in reducing stress
The process of goal-setting
Common effective time management techniques | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Certificate in Valuing Diversity in the Workplace |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:Examine the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations brought about by the changing society within which we live and to promote best practice in adopting, encouraging and managing diversity. | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Valuing Diversity in the Workplace. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into five modules, as follows:
Module 1: Introduction
· Understanding Diversity
· Stereotyping and prejudice
· The case for valuing diversity
§ Ethics and values
§ Changes in society
§ People management
§ Legislation
· Making the full use of human resources
Module 2: The Equality Strands
· sex
· race
· disability
· sexual orientation
· religion or belief
· gender reassignment
· age
Module 3: Discrimination
· what kind of discrimination?
· what is direct discrimination?
· what is less favourable treatment? · what is indirect discrimination?
· disability discrimination
· victimisation
· harassment and bullying
Module 4: Key Legislation
· Equal Pay Act 1970
· Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
· Sex Discrimination Act 1975
· Disability Discrimination Act 1995 · Human Rights Act 1998
· Employment Act 2002
· Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
· Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
· Sex Discrimination Burden of Proof Regulations 2003
Module 5: Adopting and Promoting Good Practice
· With customer and clients
· With colleagues
· With employees
· Managing, adopting and encouraging diversity
· Moving from compliance to best practice | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Certificate in Introduction to Counselling |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:
· describe the role of a counsellor and what counsellors do
· List common types of counselling
· Understand the skills and attributes required to conduct counselling
· Practice and improve their listening skills
· Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of negotiation
· Describe the key aspects of successful mediation
· Understand the role of counselling in crisis mediation
· List sources of help and advice in a range of counselling situations | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Counselling. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into eight units, as follows:
Unit 1 The Basics of Counselling
· What is counselling
· Who is a Counsellor
· When is a Counsellor not ready to Council
· Who needs counselling
· Ten Steps to Counselling
Unit 2 Types of Counselling
· When a Counsellor is needed
· Types of counselling offered
§ Addiction
§ Anxiety
§ Depression
§ Divorce
§ Eating Disorders
§ PMS
§ Sexual health
§ Stress
Unit 3 New wave Counselling
· On-line Counselling
· Telephone Counselling
· Telephone / Internet counselling
· SMS text counselling
· Video counselling
· The Future
Unit 4 Traditional Counselling Styles
· What are the different Types of Traditional Counselling
· What Counselling
· Individual Therapy
· Couples Therapy
· Family therapy
· Group Therapy
· Who goes to Counselling
Unit 5 Listening Skills
· Listening
· Stages of listening
· Obstacles of Listening
· Emphatic Listening
· Listeners in Control
· Traps for Listeners
Unit 6: Negotiation
· Negotiation
· The Establishment Group
· The Community group
· Negotiation in General
· The Joint Problem-Solving Approach
· Definition of the Problem
· Guidelines
· Insist on Using Objective Criteria
· Invent Options for Mutual Gain
· Separate the People from the Problem
· Suggestions
· Breaking the Rules
· Alternatives
· Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement
Unit 7 Mediation
· What is Mediation
· When is Mediation called for
· Responsibilities
· Preliminaries
· The Introductory Phase
· Problem Definitions
· Respect the Parties’ Ability to reach a settlement
· Caucus Meetings
· The Second session
· Teamwork
· The Agreement
· Attributes of a Good Mediator
Unit 8 Crisis Mediation
· Other Considerations
· Power imbalance
· The Power of skill and Knowledge
· A Summary of Factors Influencing the Balance of Power
· Analysis and Responses | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 450 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| Certificate in Drug Awareness |
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| Aim: | The objectives of the course are to:Gain a better understanding of drugs in society and their use and misuse. The course is particularly suitable for people who may encounter drug relatedproblems and wish to learn how to respond. | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Drugs awareness. No prior knowledge is required. | | Content: | The course is divided up into four modules, as follows:
Module 1: Introduction to drug use and misuse:
· History of drug use
· drug terms
· differences between depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens and tranquillisers
· potential effects that drugs have on individuals
· understanding of the law in relation to drugs
· effects of drugs in the work place
· statistics relating to drug us
Module 2: Dealing with other substances:
· Compare the differences between different types of volatile substances
· understand the potential effects that volatile substances can have on individuals
Module 3: Levels of drug use, risks, and harm reduction:
· Understand the different levels of drug dependency
· stages of changing behaviour
· methods of harm reduction, including experimental, recreation, dependency, the cycle of change, harm reduction
Module 4: Types of treatment interventions available:
· Understand what types of treatment interventions are available
· identify national contacts which provide advice and information | | Format: | The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. | | Price: | US$ 380 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY |
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| Aim: | The aims of the course are to enhance students’ knowledge of psychology theory and to develop a broad understanding of theories applied to practical aspects of social and cognitive psychology, child development and adaptive behaviour. The course also teaches research methods and interpretation of research data. | | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an advanced understanding of principles and practice of Psychology. Students must have completed an introductory course in a Psychology discipline before undertaking this programme.
Pre-requirements
To register for this course, student MUST have previously completed on of the following:
GCSE Psychology grade A-B
Study House Diploma in psychology
Other Accredited Diploma in psychology or equivalent.
Proof must be provided with registration
| | Content: | The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:
Module 1 – Perspectives on Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment A]
Unit 1 What is psychology?
Unit 2 The biological approach
Unit 3 Behaviourist & cognitive approaches
Unit 4 Person-centred approaches
Unit 5 Methods and debate in psychology
Module 2 – Social Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment B]
Unit 6 Attitudes
Unit 7 Social influence
Unit 8 Obedience
Unit 9 Social cognition
Unit 10 Applied social psychology
Module 3 – Cognitive Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment C]
Unit 11 Perception
Unit 12 Attention
Unit 13 Remembering
Unit 14 Forgetting
Unit 15 Language
Unit 16 Thinking
Unit 17 Problem solving & artificial intelligence
Module 4 – Child Development [Tutor Marked Assignment D]
Unit 18 Issues in child development
Unit 19 Cognitive development
Unit 20 Development of language & communication
Unit 21 Social perception
Unit 22 Moral development
Module 5 – Psychology & Atypical Behaviour [Tutor Marked Assignment E]
Unit 23 Definition & diagnosis of atypical behaviour
Unit 24 Treatments of atypical behaviour
Unit 25 Emotional disorders
Module 6 – Research Methods [Tutor Marked Assignment F]
Unit 26 Research methods
Unit 27 Research issues
Unit 28 Data Analysis
Glossary of terms
| | Format: | Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.
Assessment
Each module is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There are six tutor marked assignments in all, including a practical research project. There is no external examination required.
| | Price: | US$ 880 | | Award: | ASET | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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| DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES |
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| Aim: | The aims of this course are to enable students to:
• Develop a broad understanding of the principles of HR administration & management
• Learn techniques and good practice for Human Resource administration
• Select a modular approach to study which provides opportunities to specialise
• Prepare for CIPD studying qualifications
• Extend their existing HR knowledge and experience
• Gain a recognised award from a leading UK awarding body
| | Target Audience: | This programme is designed for people who work in or wish to work in the field of Human Resource administration and management with the aim of ehancing your human resouce knowledge. | | Content: | The course is divided up into nine units, as follows:
HR1
Recruitment and Selection
1. Overview – The Recruitment Process
2. Defining the Vacancy
3. The Power of Advertising
4. The Use of Agencies
5. Targeted Selection –
Competency based Interviewing
6. Selection and Making an Offer
7. The Importance of Diversity
8. The Induction of New Staff
HR2
Human Resources Legislation
1. Employers rights and obligations
2. Employees rights and obligations
3. Legislation
HR3
Employee Relations
1. Managing Employee Relations
2. Staff Motivation
3. Communication
4. Dealing with Conflict
5. Grievance Procedure
6. Disciplinary Procedure
HR4
Performance Management
1. Monitoring & Recording Performance
2. Performance Agreement
3. Performance Plan
4. Monitor and Review
5. Performance Review
HR5
Records & Systems
1. Importance of Keeping Records
2. How and When to Store Information
3. Data Protection Act 1998
4. Email and use of the Internet within Personnel
HR6
Payroll
1. Understanding the Payroll Function
2. Paying an Employee
3. Deductions
4. Pay Statements
HR7
Training and Development
1. Identifying Training Needs
2. Choosing External Training
3. Planning the Training
4. Preparing the Training
5. Delivering the Training
6. Evaluating the Training
HR8
Team Building
1. The aims of team building
2.Organisation and planning
3. How to get the most out of a team
4. A successful team building structure
5. Taking team building into the office
6. Further information on team building
HR9
Coaching & Mentoring Staff
A. Coaching Staff
1. Understanding Coaching
2. When to Coach
3. Providing Feedback
4. Setting Objectives
5. When to Intervene
6. Review & Learn from the Experience
7. Common Problems
B. Mentoring Staff
1. Role & Responsibilities In Mentoring
2. Identify Individual Mentoring Needs
3. Effective Mentoring Relationships
4. Review Progress
5. Evaluating Effectiveness of Own Practice
| | Format: | Accreditation
The course leads to a Level 3 award in Human Resources from Open College Network (OCN) which is licensed by National Open College Network (NOCN), a leading UK awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
Study Units are also mapped to National Occupational Standards (ENTO) for personnel management and administration.
Course Structure
The course consists of nine study units from which students may elect to study ANY FIVE. This provides a very flexible form of study giving an opportunity for students to choose units which are most appropriate to their job, career or personal development needs
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.
Assessment
Each element of the course is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted to and marked by your tutor.
Upon successful completion of the assignments you will be eligible for certification from OCN. Please note that students’ assessments are moderated three times per year by OCN. Submission dates and deadlines for moderation are fully detailed in the student study pack.
| | Price: | US$ 880 | | Award: | OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK (OCN) | | Download Details (PDF) | | |
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International Distance Learning Education and accredited distance education and open learning education that covers the world; including Singapore, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Ipoh, Malacca, Sarawak, East timor, Dili, Philippines, Manila, Cebu, Davao, Quezon city, Cavite, Baguio City, Laguna, Caloocan city, Zamboanga, Indonesia, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Bekasi, Batam, Thailand, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Laos, Vientiane, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Brunei, Mynmar, South Korea, Seoul, Busan, Korea, Taiwan, Taipei, China, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Japan, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, India, Calcutta, Bombay, Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Pakistan, Islamabad, Sri lanka, Colombo, Kuwait, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Cairo, Dubai, Jordan, Amman, Iraq, Baghdad, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Chile, Los Angeles, Morocco, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Ecuador, El Salvador, Maxico, Cancun, USA (United States of America), New York, Afghanistan, Kandahar, Kabul, Australia, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, New Zealand, Auckland, Wellington, South Africa, Johannesburg, United Kingdom, London, Luton, Reading, Dudley, Northamton, Milton Keynes, Walsall, Bournemouth, Southend-on-Sea, Swindon, France, Paris, Spain, Madrid, Cuenca, Las Palmas, Netherlands, Groningen, Limburg, Gelderland, North Holland, Italy, Rome, Bologna, Avellino, Cesena, Elba, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Venice, Germany, Hamburg, Portugal, Abrantes, Turkey, Istanbu, Izmir, Ankara, Russia, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Romania, Bucharest, Greece, Athens. We provide quality international distance learning education and open learning education across the world.
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