General Overview:

Investigates learning and teaching, and develops psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings.

Tasks Include:

• conducts research into motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
• collects data and analyses characteristics of students and recommends educational programs
• formulates achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
• develops special methods of remedial instruction
• develops guidelines for the selection and development of teachers
• liaises with education specialists to plan curriculum and develop methods of organising, conducting and evaluating education programs
• may provide individuals and groups with educational and vocational guidance, training in study skills and personal counselling