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PSYO8940 – Psychological Assessment and Evaluation
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
Unit Convenor
Ben Morrison
Contact via ben.morrison@mq.edu.au
C3A-4 First Walk, Room 526
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MOrgPsych
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides students with an introduction to the different types of assessment instruments used by organisational psychologists and develops their skills in the use of standardised techniques and other forms of psychological assessment. Lectures are designed to increase awareness of the issues involved in psychological testing and professional practice, including critical evaluation of assessment instruments, cross-cultural issues, feedback and reporting.
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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: Describe and critique relevant theories that underpin psychometric tests used by organisational psychologists for personnel selection, development, and coaching
- ULO3: Demonstrate basic skills in the administration of test instruments, providing test results feedback and undertaking performance assessment.
- ULO2: Critique the principles of psychometrics as applied to best practice in the use of test instruments
- ULO4: Interpret test results and prepare a written report
- ULO5: Interpret test results and prepare a written report reflecting awareness of ethics and principles of giving feedback on test results
- ULO6: Apply knowledge to integrate testing into the design of an assessment program
General Assessment Information
All assessments are to be submitted through iLearn. Instructions are available in the 'Lecture and Assessment Guide' on the iLearn unit website.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Group presentation | 15% | No | TBA |
| A written report on test results | 50% | No | Week 8 |
| Assessment program design | 30% | No | Week 12 |
| Test administration | 5% | No | TBC |
Group presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 15%
Each group critically evaluates a psychometric test, presents to the class in 30 minutes and prepares a handout.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and critique relevant theories that underpin psychometric tests used by organisational psychologists for personnel selection, development, and coaching
- Demonstrate basic skills in the administration of test instruments, providing test results feedback and undertaking performance assessment.
- Critique the principles of psychometrics as applied to best practice in the use of test instruments
A written report on test results
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 50%
Students submit a written report of 1800 words on test results on a case scenario
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Interpret test results and prepare a written report
- Interpret test results and prepare a written report reflecting awareness of ethics and principles of giving feedback on test results
Assessment program design
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 30%
Students will design a test battery for given case study, and present this in a report format in 1500 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge to integrate testing into the design of an assessment program
Test administration
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 5%
In pairs, student administer components of a cognitive ability and personality test and provide verbal feedback to each other
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic skills in the administration of test instruments, providing test results feedback and undertaking performance assessment.
- Interpret test results and prepare a written report reflecting awareness of ethics and principles of giving feedback on test results
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
- Pre-unit learning modules - are available via the i-Learn site and include quizzes. These cover revision material that is relevant to this unit
- Lectures - weekly live lectures delivered online
- Class activities - these will include opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate skills (activities may be convened online or on campus)
- Readings - a reading list has been provided on the iLearn site and students are encouraged to read widely from relevant journals in the fields of psychometric testing and organisational psychology
- Online resources - the iLearn site will include additional information
- WAIS workshop - students must attend the half day workshop (on campus) on the WAIS
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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