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PSYH4499 – The Scientist Practitioner Model
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor 1
Natasha Todorov
Contact via Email
4FW527
By appointment
Convenor 2
Carolyn Schniering
Contact via Email
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By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
PSYH490 or PSYH4490 or PSYH495 or PSYH4495
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will critically examine how practitioners apply advanced psychological knowledge that incorporates an evidence-based, ethical approach across a variety of applied psychology disciplines. The unit will comprise three themes facilitating the application of this knowledge across both research and practice: 1) Principles of evidence-based practice, including knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks; 2) Applied principles of assessment and psychometrics, and 3) Intentional interviewing and counselling across applied psychology disciplines, taking social and cultural contexts into account. Role-plays, live demonstrations, case examples, and a viva examination will be employed to teach interviewing and assessment skills.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and extensive knowledge of the Scientist-Practitioner Model and articulate the importance of evidence-based learning in the context of a range of contemporary issues in applied psychology.
- ULO2: Explain the psychometric principles, implementation and interpretation of common psychological assessment instruments.
- ULO3: Use appropriate oral and written skills to convey principles of evidence-based practice and research significance.
- ULO4: Describe and discuss the ethical standards and legislative frameworks governing research and practice in psychology, and exhibit an awareness of the importance of ethics in maintaining the integrity of the profession.
- ULO5: Demonstrate competence in interviewing and counselling skills across a range of applied psychological disciplines, taking into account social and cultural contexts.
General Assessment Information
Attendance at tutorials is compulsory in order to achieve a Pass grade or higher in this unit. For 2020 all tutorials will be conducted online, and tutorial attendance will be via Zoom. Tutorial participation is essential to the learning outcomes of this unit. Live demonstrations and role-modelling will be used to teach the practical application of the counselling skills covered in this unit. You can only attend the tutorial you are enrolled in and you will not be allowed to attend any other tutorial due to Occupational Health and Safety Policy Laws. Students are expected to be present for the entirety of the tutorial session. The material covered in tutorials will not be posted on iLearn nor given to students in any form. Thus it is the student’s responsibility to attend tutorials and to take notes on the material covered.
If students miss a tutorial, it is University Policy that students MUST make a Request for Special Consideration through https://ask.mq.edu.au/ with appropriate documentation (e.g., medical certificates etc). To be eligible for Special Consideration, a student must notify the University of a serious and unavoidable disruption no later than 15 working days of the due date (see University Policy https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/disruption-to-studies ). Please note that the 15 day policy is a temporary change from the usual 5 day policy due to COVID.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Viva demonstrating interviewing and counselling skills | 20% | No | 18/09/2020 |
| Essay on counselling psychology | 25% | No | 28/09/2020 |
| Final Examination | 55% | No | 4/11/2020 |
Viva demonstrating interviewing and counselling skills
Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 18/09/2020
Weighting: 20%
Viva demonstrating interviewing and counselling skills, submitted as a 15 minute video
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in interviewing and counselling skills across a range of applied psychological disciplines, taking into account social and cultural contexts.
Essay on counselling psychology
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: 28/09/2020
Weighting: 25%
Written assessment of 1500 words based on counselling psychology content.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and extensive knowledge of the Scientist-Practitioner Model and articulate the importance of evidence-based learning in the context of a range of contemporary issues in applied psychology.
- Use appropriate oral and written skills to convey principles of evidence-based practice and research significance.
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 4/11/2020
Weighting: 55%
Final examination held in scheduled class time, in accordance with relevant requirements.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and extensive knowledge of the Scientist-Practitioner Model and articulate the importance of evidence-based learning in the context of a range of contemporary issues in applied psychology.
- Explain the psychometric principles, implementation and interpretation of common psychological assessment instruments.
- Use appropriate oral and written skills to convey principles of evidence-based practice and research significance.
- Describe and discuss the ethical standards and legislative frameworks governing research and practice in psychology, and exhibit an awareness of the importance of ethics in maintaining the integrity of the profession.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The unit will be taught using lectures, tutorials and readings. The unit will be taught using lectures, tutorials and readings.
Unit Schedule
Week - Topic
1 - Counselling I
2 - Counselling II
3 - Ethics I
4 - Ethics II
5 - Ethics III
6 - Principles of Psychological Assessment
7 - Educational Assessment
Recess
8 - Health Psychology
9 - Clinical Psychology
10 - Neuropsychological Assessment
11 - Organisational Psychology
12 - Reading and Revision
13 - Final Exam
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Changes from Previous Offering
For this unit offering tutorials will be held online rather than on-campus.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 26/07/2020 | No changes. |