PSY3029 : Psychological Enquiry 3: Psychological Literacy and Professional Skills
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Patrick Rosenkranz
- Lecturer: Dr Amy Fielden
- Owning School: Psychology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
Psychological Enquiry 3 is the final in a series of modules designed to support student’s development of academic and professional skills as well as psychological literacy. Psychological literacy is defined as “the general capacity to adaptively and intentionally apply psychology to meet personal, professional and societal needs”. This module builds on previous Psychological Enquiry modules and furthermore draws on knowledge and skills gained from the wider degree programme. It provides the opportunity to develop and evidence competencies in preparation for life after graduation.
Outline Of Syllabus
Weekly interactive lectures and workshops on topics including:
• Applying psychology to meet your personal and professional needs.
• Planning your career.
• Critical and scientific thinking in the 21st century.
• Enhancing your social media presence,
• Using psychology to live a healthy, ethical and meaningful life.
• Intercultural competence and working with diversity.
• Coding and computer skills for psychologists.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Non-synchronous online |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Non-synchronous online - presentation skills, CVs and LIndedIn |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
1) Plan the next steps of their professional development.
2) Plan, design and write effective CVs as well as managing effective professional online presence.
3) Communicate effectively and professionally through different modalities.
4) Effectively disseminate their empirical project through an oral presentation.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 10 | 2 | M | 50 | Individual online presentation, 8 mins duration plus 2 minutes for Q & A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective log | 2 | M | 50 | 700 words written or 5 mins audio/video recording |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The reflective log is the main assessment of knowledge outcomes 1 – 3. Student will submit a reflective journal (either in writing or as an audio or video recording) that evidences their development and application of psychological literacy and professional skills. This journal will also require the inclusion of action plans and CV, evidence of a professional social media profile to cover the attainment of these skill outcomes (1-3).
The oral presentation assesses skill outcomes 3 & 4. The topic of the presentation is the final year research project of the student. Presentations will be given as part of the final year project conference to a small group of their peers and will be marked by two members of staff.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PSY3029's Timetable