Ms. Kara Lord

  • Lecturer I


  • Department of Foundation and Education Management
  • Turkeyen Campus

About Ms. Kara Lord


Specialisation:

  • Psychology

Education:

  • B.Sc. Psychology: The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill.
  • Post-Grad. Dip. Ed. (Higher Education):  University of Guyana.
  • M.Sc. Work & Organizational Psychology: University of Nottingham, UK.
  • M.Sc. Instructional Design & Technology: University of the West Indies, Open Campus.

Expert Areas

Work & Organizational Psychology

With the application of psychological principles at work, this background provides a deeper understanding for best practices (with theory and research based support) which encourages and promotes organizational development and is relevant and applicable to human resource management.

General Psychology

Areas of teaching specialization includes introductory, developmental, educational, and counseling psychology. Interest and research also spans matters within the realms of social and abnormal psychology. Considering the importance of mental health; a general understanding of the field and it's respective disciplines is paramount.

Instructional Design & Technology

The field of ID&T reinforces the use of innovative media to support the processes of planning, designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating instruction. It is useful for training, educational, and open education purposes.

Qualifications

Qualification Specialization Institution Country Year
B.Sc. Psychology (Special) The University of the West Indies 2009
Post-Grad. Dip. Ed. University of Guyana Guyana 2016
M.Sc. Work and Organisational Psychology University of Nottingham United Kingdom 2017
EdD Leadership and Innovation Arizona State University 2022

Courses Taught

Course Code Course Name
EAD5101 Education Research Proposal - Administration
EAD5201 Education Research Study - Administration
EFN5303 Guidance and Counseling Approach to Behaviour Management
BYD1202 Introduction to Psychology
ECD9201 M.Ed Thesis
RSF1006 Mental, Neurological and Substance Abuse Disorders in the Guyana Prison Service: First Responders
EFN5000 Practicum
EAD3100 Practicum I - Administration
EAD3200 Practicum II - Administration
ECE3200 Practicum II - Early Childhood
EAD5109 Practicum III- Administration
EAD5209 Practicum IV - Administration
EFN3203 Psychology of Adolescence
EFN4304 Psychology of Adolesence and of Adult Learning
EFN4303 Psychology of Learning and Development
EFN3201 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
EFN4302 Research Methods in Education
EFN9201 Research Thesis
EFN5203 School Administration Project
SOC3001 Social Science Methodology I
SOC4001 Social Science Methodology II
RSF1003 Supervisory Competency Intermediate

Research

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