Description
The study of human behaviour, performance, and psychological development from infancy to adolescence.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 9 occupations
- Total: 10 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Educational psychologistEducational psychologists are psychologists employed by educational institutions to provide psychological and emotional support to students in need. They are specialised in the pro…
Optional for
- Primary school teacherPrimary school teachers instruct students on a primary school level. They develop lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives for the variety of subjects they teach, including …
- Education welfare officerEducation welfare officers address the social and psychological well-being of students. They counsel students concerning their personal issues that affect their school behaviour, p…
- Educational counsellorEducational counsellors provide practical and emotional support to students in a educational institution, either in small groups, classrooms, or individually. They function as an a…
- Steiner school teacherSteiner school teachers educate students using approaches that reflect the (Waldorf) Steiner philosophy and principles. They focus on practical, hands-on activities in the curricul…
- Learning mentorLearning mentors support underperforming students both inside and outside of the classroom in order to increase their academic success. They assist students experiencing (multiple)…
- Social work assistantSocial work assistants are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with…
- Montessori school teacherMontessori school teachers educate students using approaches that reflect the Montessori philosophy and principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educa…
- Freinet school teacherFreinet school teachers educate students using approaches that reflect the Freinet philosophy and principles developed by Célestin Freinet, a French pedagogue and educational refor…
- Assistant clinical psychologistAssistant clinical psychologists aid psychologists in their work. They work in healthcare facilities or private practices where they assist psychologists with their treatment of pa…