PREPARATION FOR PLACEMENT - 2019/0
Module code: PSYM133
Module Overview
This module provides students with an advanced knowledge of working within developmental psychology settings, including the issues related to working with different groups. The module will introduce students to the processes involved in service evaluations within clinical settings, and will develop critical evaluation skills in relation to both research and practice. Students will learn how to be a reflective practitioner, and how reflection can enhance future practice.
Module provider
Psychology
Module Leader
GILLIGAN-LEE Katie (Psychology)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 128
Lecture Hours: 22
Module Availability
Semester 1
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
N/A
Module content
Indicative content includes:
• understanding different placement settings
• how to design effective evaluations of research and practice
• working with different groups and stakeholders to design and implement evaluations
• learning to be a reflective practitioner
• risk and ethics of working with different groups
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Online activity / test | 10 |
| Coursework | Online activity / test | 10 |
| Coursework | Online activity / test | 10 |
| Oral exam or presentation | 10-minute reflective presentation / discussion | 20 |
| Coursework | 2000-word group proposal for service evaluation | 50 |
Alternative Assessment
2000-word individual proposal for service evaluation.
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate a reflective understanding of different developmental psychology settings, including how to evaluate research and practice, and how to work with diverse groups.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
• 2000-word group proposal for service evaluation (assessing learning outcomes 1,2,4,5,7)
• 10-minute reflective presentation / discussion (assessing learning outcomes 1,2,3,7)
• Three online activities and tests (assessing learning outcomes 1,2,3,7)
Formative assessment
Students will have the opportunity to discuss their group proposal with a lecturer during an online discussion. For the reflective presentation, students can submit a summary of their reflection points for formative feedback.
Feedback
Students will receive verbal formative feedback for their group proposal and written formative feedback for their reflective presentation. Written feedback will be provided for both of these summative assessments. Students will also receive written feedback on their online activities and tests.
Module aims
- Provide students with an advanced understanding of service evaluations within clinical settings, including issues relating to design, stakeholder involvement, and data analysis
- Develop students’ critical evaluation skills in relation to both research and practice
- Encourage students to reflect on their own attitudes, beliefs and behaviour and consider the impact this has on practice
- Enhance written and verbal communication skills through group work, presentation and discussion
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Evaluate research and other evidence to inform their own practice | CKP |
| 002 | Understand difference and diversity in working with others and delivering services to the public | KPT |
| 003 | Demonstrate knowledge of risk and ethical procedures associated with different groups | KPT |
| 004 | Understand the process and role of evaluation, audit and research in the NHS and other contexts | CKPT |
| 005 | Critically evaluate strategies to involve service users, carers and other relevant stakeholders in the evaluation and research process | CPT |
| 006 | Understand the value of reflection on practice and the need to record the outcome of such reflection | CKPT |
| 007 | Communicate ideas, theories and principles through written or oral means, adapting the content appropriately for each medium | CKPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
• prepare students for their placement roles by developing key skills and understanding of different developmental psychology settings
• promote a reflective and evaluative approach to research and practice
• encourage students to work independently and flexibly
• facilitate discussion and debate
The learning and teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Workshops
• Group discussion
• Online content and activities
• Online discussions
• Individual and group activities
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: PSYM133
Other information
N/A
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Psychology in Research and Practice MSc | 1 | Compulsory | Each unit of assessment must be passed at 50% to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2019/0 academic year.