The Work and Role of an Educational Psychologist

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This essay identifies and explores the role and work of the educational psychologist. The DFEE Working Party Report and its definition and classification of the educational psychologist's core work is extensively reviewed. The essay also evaluates the national curriculum and its role in assessing children with learning difficulties, focusing on both specific and general learning difficulties. Finally, the SEN Code of practice is discussed and how this benefits children with behavioral difficulties.

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"To become an educational psychologist (EP), an individual must first obtain a first degree in psychology and a postgraduate diploma in teaching. After at least two years of teaching experience they can apply for a master's degree in educational psychology. Educational Psychologists therefore have a broad understanding in teaching and in psychology, allowing a unique insight into child development, effective teaching and learning approaches, positive behaviour management, specific learning disabilities, intervention techniques, assessment methods and relevant legislation and research. Their work therefore focuses on all these areas."

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