PSYCHOL 7330 - Evidence-based Practice
North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 7330 Course Evidence-based Practice Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Summer Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 12 hours per week Restrictions Available to M Psych (O&HF) and PhD/MPsych(O&HF) students only or by permission of Head of School Assessment Exam and self-directed learning activities Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Deborah Turnbull
School of Psychology Office
Ph - +61 8313 5693
Email - psychologyoffice@adelaide.edu.au
Location - Room 410 Hughes BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate application of skills to undertake research in applied settings.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of and aptitude for fulfilling statutory and other professional responsibilities.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,2 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,2 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
For additional information regarding required resources please refer to the relevant Master of Psychology Program Handbook at the following link:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlRecommended Resources
The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials and help with searching methods.
For additional information please refer to the relevant Master of Psychology program handbook at the following link: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlOnline Learning
This course may use MyUni for one or more of the following:
- Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Board
- Submission of assessment
- Access to resources such as additional readings
- Self-directed learning activities
Further information regarding this course is available in the relevant Master of Psychology program handbook at the following link: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.html -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Face-to-face interactive seminars.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Seminars: 12 x 3 hours - 36 hours
Self-directed learning: 25 hours
Independent reading: 75 hours
Assignments: 8 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Week Topic Lecture Week 1 Introduction. The scientist practitioner model and the evidence –based practice paradigm Evidence Based Practice Week 2 Levels of evidence; critical appraisal Evidence Based Practice Week 3 Applied survey design Evidence Based Practice Week 4 Evaluating psychometric instruments Evidence Based Practice Week 5 Meta- analysis and systematic reviews Evidence Based Practice Week 6 Reading and interpreting the numbers and measures Evidence Based Practice Week 7 Applied qualitative research methods; Statutory requirements CoEvidence Based Practice Week 8 Case study methods
EvaluationEvidence Based Practice Week 9 Statutory requirements Evidence Based Practice Week 10 Self –care Evidence Based Practice Week 11 Reflective practice; use of supervision; working with diversity Evidence Based Practice Week 12 Ethics, practice and statutory responsibilities Evidence Based Practice Specific Course Requirements
On the initial enrolment into one of the Master’s programs, all students (unless already a Registered Psychologist) MUST apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. All students are required to provide a copy of their registration details to the Program Administrator on their first day in the Program: this will be required for the Summer School courses Interviewing & Intervention and Evidence-Based Practice. The application form and details of fees payable are available from the PBA website: http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Forms.aspx.
Candidates are required to consent to a police check as part of their application to the Psychology Board of Australia for Provisional Registration, a requirement of enrolment in the program. A satisfactory current police check is a mandatory requirement for acceptance to and continuation within the program. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning outcome(s) being addressed Critical appraisal exercise Summative 15% 1 Reflective exercise Summative Hurdle requirement 2 Case base exercise Summative 85% 1,2 Assessment Detail
Critical appraisal exercise: 250 word assessment of provided article related to disciplinary area; Reflective exercise: 600 words and at least five references about their views about the role of reflective practice in psychology; Case –based exercise: online development of a hypothetical case using e-medici software.
For further information please refer to the relevant Master of Psychology Program Handbook at the following link:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlSubmission
Usual supplementary examination opportunities apply. Assessments are forwarded to the course coordinator electronically via MyUni. The School of Psychology undertakes to adhere to the University’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, Procedure 6a, which requires that assessments are returned within 4 weeks of the deadlines for submission.
Extension of time for an assignment may be granted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator, to whom students should apply in writing (or email) before the due date and time.
No requests for extensions will be considered if made after the due date and time.
For further information re the Assessment Policy please refer to the relevant Master of Psychology Program Handbook at the following link: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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