units

EDF6511

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedClayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr John Roodenburg

Synopsis

This unit presents a psychometric approach to the identification of individual differences in cognition and personality, and adjustment across the lifespan at an advanced level. Students critically debate and review contemporary research and theories of abilities, personality and psychopathology as well as ethical, cultural, and professional issues. They gain experience in administering and reporting a range of essential psycho-educational assessment instruments, assessing abilities, personality, and adjustment of children from pre-school age to adults in old age. They develop skills in report writing, planning intervention, and self-reflection on the processes and professional relationships involved in psychological testing, all developed in a context of peer review and support.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to demonstrate:

  • understanding of the fundamental basics of psychological test construction, reliability and validity
  • a critical appreciation of the current research literature on psychological testing and construct validation
  • knowledge of the professional ethical, cultural and psychometric issues which arise when assessing and reporting on the intellectual and academic abilities, personality and psychopathology of individuals across the lifespan
  • the ability to select appropriate means of assessment for individuals of different ages and deficits or strengths
  • advanced skills in administration and scoring of intelligence tests, psychopathology and personality instruments, behavioural checklists and tests of academic attainment suitable for use with individuals and groups across the lifespan, including the administration and scoring of tests for individuals with sensory and neurological deficits
  • skill in accurate, clear and constructive file keeping on sessions with clients and accuracy, clarity, appropriateness and constructive communication in reporting the conclusions of testing in written reports for various purposes such as ascertainment for eligibility of funding, curriculum adjustment or clinical programming
  • reflection on their personal role, interpersonal skills, impact, responsibilities and relationships as a clinician reporting psycho-educational assessments and recommendations.

Assessment

Three forms of assessment; one of which may comprise participation in class and a sequence of online quizzes.
Assessment 1: 2500 words equivalent; 30%
Assessment 2: 2800 words equivalent; 35%
Assessment 3: 2800 words equivalent; 35%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr John Roodenburg

Contact hours

24 hours per week including 3 hours contact per week

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four year sequence in psychology.