PSYCHOL 7330 - Evidence-based Practice
North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2017
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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 3 hours per day for 12 days Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites acceptance into a Master of Psychology coursework program Restrictions Available to M Psych (O&HF) and PhD/MPsych(O&HF) students only or by permission of Head of School Assessment Written and online assessment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Michael Proeve
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 .
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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.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological case formulation approaches.
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1,2,3 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
2,3 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
For additional information regarding required resources please refer to the relevant Master of Psychology Program Handbook at the following link:
Recommended 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:Online 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: -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Face-to-face interactive seminars.
On-line seminar and exercises.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: 84 hours
Assignments: 11 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Session Topic Lecture 1 Legal and Ethical Aspectsd of Psychological Practice Online session 2 Intrduction: Evidecne-Based Practice; Diversity Issues Evidence- based Practice 3 Case Formulation Evidence- based Practice 4 Case Formulation Evidence- based Practice 5 Reading the Evidence Evidence- based Practice 6 Making Sense of the Numbers Evidence- based Practice 7 Meta-analysis Evidence- based Practice 8 Qualitative Research Evidence- based Practice 9 Ethical Theories Evidence- based Practice 10 Aboriginal Cultual Competency in Practice Evidence- based Practice 11 Reflective Practice, Supervision and Self-Care Evidence- based Practice 12 Integration of evidence-based practice 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:
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.Small Group Discovery Experience
- Through class-based group practice of case formulation using varied case material. 
- Through class-based problem solving regarding cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions.
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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 Assessment Type Weighting Learning outcome(s) being addressed Case based exercice Summative, non-graded pass 70% 1,2,3 Professional context test Summative, non-graded pass 30% 2 Assessment Detail
1. Short Answer Test of Statutory and Professional Requirements on Psychologists (30%). Non-graded pass.
An open-book test to assess knowledge of regulatory and professional organizations relevant to psychological practice in Australia, statutory and professional requirements of psychological practice, ethical issues.
2. Case-based Review Exercise (70%). Non-graded pass.
Students select a case study and critically review six research articles about interventions to address issues raised in the case study. They address contextual factors in the case scenario in relation to possible interventions and then propose a suitable intervention based on integration of the literature with features of the case.Submission
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:Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction 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 .
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