Introduction
This unit focuses on developing advanced skills in educational and developmental psychology including individual differences in cognition and development, and working with the intersection of ability and neurodiversity across the lifespan. You will be introduced to the principles of inclusive practice, and psychological interventions and accommodations for individuals with diverse needs across the lifespan.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Educational and Developmental Psychology 1 |
| Unit code | PSY732 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Professor Kimberley Norris |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Learning Outcomes
- Implement cognitive, occupational, and neurodevelopmental assessments to optimise client wellbeing and adaptive functioning across the lifespan
- Communicate contemporary theories of cognition, development and adaptive functioning to influence family, social, and community systems across the lifespan.
- Develop psychological interventions and accommodations for individuals with differences in cognition and development to optimise educational, developmental and occupational outcomes.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 X 2.5 day intensives, 4hrs independent learning weekly |
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| Assessment | End of Semester OSCE|Intervention plan|Mid Semester OSCE|Written Report |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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