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Psycho-social, emotional and behavioural challenges - PDP4804

Post Graduate Diploma Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enhance qualifying students' knowledge of the psycho-social, emotional and behavioural challenges by applying psychological methods that influence the interaction of teaching and learning. The module allows students to be able to identify the mitigating and protective factors of the identified challenges by conducting formal and non-formal assessments. The module also allows students to be able to provide intervention to learners exhibiting challenges. Furthermore, the student will deepen their knowledge on processes for the referral of learners to field specialists as required as and when required. This module lays a practical foundation for students to be able to understand, identify, assess and provide support to learners, teachers and parents when learners experience challenges related to their psycho-social, emotional and behavioural functioning.