C3b2 Becoming an educational psychologist

Question 1

Who might an educational psychologist work for?

Answer 1

local authority for state schools in the area
Independent (fee-paying) schools
Themselves- self employed
Abroad in another country

Question 2

Skills required to be an ed psych

Answer 2

Communication- need to be able to listen carefully and speak to people comfortably. Training covers skills such as empathic listening

Question 3

Empathic listening and training

Answer 3

Listening to person so that there is real understanding. Involves responding in a way that shows you have listened. Training includes role play to practise communication skills.

Question 4

Qualifications required to be an ed psych

Answer 4

1) Psychology degree that is recognised by BPS
2) Experience involving education (doesn’t have to be teaching). Previously they needed to train as teacher and do 2 years of teaching before a Masters degree
3) 3 year doctorate in educational psychology

Question 5

Chartered status and ed psychs

Answer 5

If they are chartered (satisfied requirements of BPS), then they have to prove their continuing professional development in the course of their work