PSYCHOL 1007 - Technology in Psychological Research and Practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 1007 Course Technology in Psychological Research and Practice Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions B. Psychology (Honours) (Advanced) students Assessment Participation, written essay and project, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Christopher Bean
Course 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
1 Explain application of technology in psychological research and practice 2 Demonstrate technology-based skills in a research project or practice problem 3 Critically assess technology-based research in psychology 4 Describe the ethical application of technology in psychology 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2, 3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2, 4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The course will require access to selected online resources. Details will be posted on the course MyUni site.
Recommended Resources
The course will make use of various online tools and resources. Details will be posted on the course MyUni site.
Barr Smith Library: The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology provides some useful information at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials, and help with searching methods.Online Learning
This course will use MyUni for:
• Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Boards
• Provision of Assessment instructions
• Submission and grading of Assessments
• Access to lecture recordings (where available, lecture recordings will be posted within 24-48hours)
• Access to tutorial materials
• Self-directed learning activities
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is comprised of a series of face-to-face lectures and interactive tutorial sessions. A full schedule of activities will be available on the course MyUni site. You are encouraged to fully engage with all aspects of the course. You are also encouraged to attend relevant School and University-based research seminars to further your understanding of technology in relation to its role and application in psychological research and practice.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Expected total student workload: 156 hours across the semester, or approximately 12-13 hours per week.
Workload includes a range of learning activities, such as lectures, tutorials, independent study, assessment tasks, research and other academic activities.Learning Activities Summary
Learning activities are provided at the outset of the course. Details will be provided on the course MyUni site.Specific Course Requirements
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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 Task Type Assessment Task Weighting Learning Outcome Mid-semester essay Summative 20% 1, 3, 4 Tutorial Participation Formative and Summative 10% 1 - 4 Practical Project Summative 40% 1, 2, 4 Exam Summative 30% 1, 3 Assessment Detail
Mid-semester exercise
This is worth 20% and will develop your critical writing skills in developing arguments and understanding around issues relating to technology and psychology.
Tutorial Participation
This will be worth 10% and will involve contributions that reflect knowledge gained from readings, online material and other sources of information in the course. It will address all 4 learning outcomes.
Practical Project
This project, worth 40%, will involve the submission of an individual report which is based on a collaborate project undertaken with other students (groups of 4-5). The collaboration will be to develop research ideas; demonstrate project management skills; demonstrate team-work; and how to apply psychological knowledge to a psychological practice or research problem involving technological innovations. Projects can test several skills: the development of a webpage; App; or other online tool with documented evidence of how it would work, practical applications and how it is informed by previous literature (e.g., what makes technology more effective, accessible, relevant for potential users or populations of interest). This assessment will address Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
Examination
This will focus on foundational knowledge in development of technology, human-computer interactions and the broader theoretical and empirical literature relating to this topic (Learning Outcome 3), but will also capture potential practical applications (Learning Outcome 1). Students would be asked to discuss the principles that influence people’s receptivity to technology; the benefits and risks associated with technology; and how it affects different populations across the life-span.Submission
Submit online via the Assessment portal on MyUni.Course 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
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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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