Introduction
This unit focuses on developing advanced skills in educational and developmental psychology related to learning, career development, personality, behaviour and social emotional functioning across the lifespan. You will be introduced to assessment and psychological interventions to enhance learning and optimise career outcomes, enhance adaptive behaviours, as well as promote positive outcomes at the individual, group and systemic level.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Educational and Developmental Psychology 2 |
| Unit code | PSY733 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Professor Kimberley Norris |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Apply culturally responsive psychological assessments across the lifespan to inform tailored interventions, accommodations and programs.
- Develop prevention and intervention strategies to support individuals across the lifespan and diverse cultural contexts.
- Integrate professional and ethical conduct to uphold the standards of the profession.
- Communicate contemporary theories of cognition, development and adaptive functioning to influence family, social, and community systems across the lifespan.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
PSY732 Advanced Topics in Educational and Developmental Psychology 1Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 X 2.5 day intensives, 4hrs independent learning weekly |
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| Assessment | Intervention Plan|OSCE|Psychological Assessment Plan|Psychological Assessment 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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