Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
Enrolment Note:This course has a delayed enrolment date and will open following the allocation of Honours streams. Students will be advised of the specific date each year when their Honours stream is confirmed and should contact the School of Psychology for further information. External offering is only available to those enrolled in the External offering of the Honours Thesis (PSYC4071/PSYC4091).
This course will critically examine the history and current status of the scientist-practitioner model with a particular emphasis on how practitioners can incorporate an evidence-based approach across a range of applied psychology disciplines. The course will be broadly divided into three components: Principles of Evidence-Based Practice; Principles of Assessment and Psychometrics; and the Scientist-Practitioner in Action.
The Scientist-Practitioner Model in psychology is an educational approach that promotes the integration of research and practice — using empirical research as a basis for applied work and applied clinical experience to develop research questions that can further advance science.ᅠ Psychologists working within this model demonstrate a research orientation in their practice, and a practice relevance in their research.
This course critically examines the history and current status of the Scientist-Practitioner Model with a particular emphasis on how practitioners can incorporate an evidence-based approach across a range of applied psychology disciplines. The course will be broadly divided into three components: Ethical considerations and Principles of Evidence-Based Practice; Principles of Assessment and Psychometrics; and the Scientist-Practitioner in Action.
In the first component, students will become familiar with the core principles of evidence-based practice.ᅠ Students will develop skills in: formulating answerable questions; finding the best evidence to answer these questions; critically appraising the evidence; applying the evidence by integrating the results with professional expertise and patient/client values; and evaluating the effectiveness of the approach.
The second component will consolidate students’ knowledge of key psychometric concepts in assessment. A particular emphasis will be on the application of this knowledge via critical evaluation of a range of psychological assessment tools and their use in research and practice.
The third component, the Scientist-Practitioner in Action, endeavours to integrate these concepts across a range of applied psychology disciplines. Lecturers from a range of applied psychological disciplinesᅠwill discuss their area of expertise and also demonstrate how the Scientist-Practitioner Model is applied within it. These applied lectures will also discuss key assessment approaches in their area of practice or research.
The lecture series will be supported by a tutorial program that will incorporate workshops to assist with the primary PICO essay assessment. Class discussions around pre-professional competencies in psychological practice/s will also be conducted including topics on working across the 'Lifespan', and with 'Diverse Groups'. Practical tutorials include communication and relationship skills: 'Interview Skills', 'Interpersonal Skills' 1 & 2,ᅠ practical activities and role play will be conducted.
Note: While all care is taken to record lectures, from time to time technical issues do occur. To avoid any problems we highly encourage attendance at all scheduled lectures.
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Course requirements
Restrictions
BPsySc(Hons), BSc(Hons) in Psychology, BArts(Hons) in Psychology
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Guest lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course is taught in person, except for Week 1, which is a pre-recorded Introduction to the course and topic and will be available on Blackboard. Recordings of lectures will be accessible on Blackboard after each session. Please note that while we strive to record all lectures, technical issues may occasionally arise. We strongly encourage attending all scheduled lectures to avoid any problems
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the course is for students to obtain a comprehensive understanding and extensive knowledge of the Scientist-Practitioner Model and its importance,ᅠand for students toᅠunderstand andᅠapply evidence-based practice across a range of psychology disciplines.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
possess a comprehensive understanding and extensive knowledge of the Scientist-Practitioner Model and articulate the importance of evidence-based practice in psychology
LO2.
select, justify, and apply an evidence-based practice approach in the context of a range of contemporary issues in applied psychology
LO3.
demonstrate extensive knowledge of key assessment tools in a range of applied psychology disciplines and have a thorough understanding of psychometric principles of assessment
LO4.
use appropriate oral and written communication skills to convey principles of evidence-based practice and research significance
LO5.
have awareness of ethics issues and standards in psychology and develop and articulate your own views and the relationships to ethics codes with respect to key issues in psychological research and practice.
LO6.
demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research. This includes active listening, clarifying and reflecting, effective questioning, summarising and paraphrasing, developing rapport, appropriate cultural responsiveness and empathic responding.
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Essay/ Critique | PICO Essay | 40% |
2/09/2024 2:00 pm |
Quiz |
In-Class, Online Quiz
|
20% |
7/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
We will conduct the online quiz during your usual tutorials. Please bring a device (tablet, laptop, or handheld computer) capable of accessing the internet to participate and answer the series of multiple-choice questions. |
Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation |
Interpersonal Communication and Interview Skills - Video Role-play
|
30% Must receive above 15% to pass the course |
14/10/2024 -
Submission is via Blackboard by due date 2:00pm Monday 14 October 2024. |
Reflection | Written Reflection on Video Role-play | 10% |
25/10/2024 -
Submission is via Blackboard by due date 2:00pm Friday 25 October 2024. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
PICO Essay
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
2/09/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students are asked to select a problem/issue in contemporary psychology and prepare a written report that includes the following elements:
· A clear description of the problem/issue including evidence that demonstrates its significance
· An answerable question (e.g. in PICO format) that sets out to address the problem/issue
· A thorough description of empirical studies that have addressed the problem/issue
· A critique of the evidence base provided by the studies described
· A rationale, based on the strength of the evidence obtained, for recommending a particular program/intervention to address the problem/issue
· A discussion of the potential difficulties in the implementation of the program/intervention in the ‘real-world’ and associated implications for practice/further research
Length: 2500 words (excluding references)
Criteria and Marking:
Full Criteria and Marking will be given in tutorials and will be available on Blackboard.
Workshops to assist with your development of the PICO essay will be given in Tutorials 1 and 2 (weeks beginning 31 July and 7 August), and two dedicated consultation tutorials in the weeks prior to the essay due date.
Submission:
This assessment piece is to be submitted via Turnitin. NOTE: You will no longer receive an automatic submission receipt from Turnitin confirming your assignment has been received. You should download a copy of the digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard and keep this as a record.
Submission guidelines
This assessment piece is to be submitted via Turnitin. NOTE: You will no longer receive an automatic submission receipt from Turnitin confirming your assignment has been received. You should download a copy of the digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard and keep this as a record.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Applications for extension should be submitted before the due date. Students with an approved SAP for the appropriate semester who apply for an extension will be granted 1 week without further documentation provided.
Applications for extension after the due date will only be accepted in exceptional cases (e.g. severe illness, hospitalization, or for compassionate reasons). Please refer to the policy and guidelines (6.1 of this course profile) for further information as well as the following link on my.UQ for extension eligibility https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment /applying-extension (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-extension)
In-Class, Online Quiz
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
7/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
We will conduct the online quiz during your usual tutorials. Please bring a device (tablet, laptop, or handheld computer) capable of accessing the internet to participate and answer the series of multiple-choice questions.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This quiz will assess students on the topics: Scientist Practitioner Foundations (weeks 1 and 2), Ethics (also in week 2) and ethics in professional practice (Organisational Psychology week 3 and Clinical Psychology week 5), and Psychometric Assessment, in addition to the Cultural Safety in Practice module that you will have access to from Blackboard, i.e. the core course content.
Format: Multiple-choice
Submission guidelines
Must attend tutorials to access and complete the quiz.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Deferred with acceptable supporting documentation per the UQ's assessment policy. Further details on Blackboard.
Late submission
If you are unable to attempt the online quiz at the time specified and wish to request a deferred quiz, please complete the online application for deferral of an assessment.
Interpersonal Communication and Interview Skills - Video Role-play
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 30% Must receive above 15% to pass the course
- Due date
14/10/2024 -
Submission is via Blackboard by due date 2:00pm Monday 14 October 2024.
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L06
Task description
This task will assess students' foundational interview skills and interpersonal communication skills. Students will submit a videotaped role-play of an interview scenario that is a minimum of 3 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes in length.
The video role-play will be uploaded to Blackboard by the due date.
Please refer to your Learn.UQ course site for further information.
Hurdle requirements
This assessment is a hurdle requirement and students must receive a mark above 50% to pass the course.Submission guidelines
All students are required to complete this task and submit both their video recorded role-play by the due date. Students will be given the option to re-complete the role-play, if they do not achieve a passing grade.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Applications for extension should be submitted before the due date. Students with an approved SAP for the appropriate semester who apply for an extension will be granted 1 week without further documentation provided.
Written Reflection on Video Role-play
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
25/10/2024 -
Submission is via Blackboard by due date 2:00pm Friday 25 October 2024.
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05, L06
Task description
Students will demonstrate their skills by submitting a written assignment of up to 1000 words, reflecting on their performance in the video role-play and suggesting potential improvements.
The written reflection will be uploaded to Blackboard by the due date.
Please refer to your Learn.UQ course site for further information.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Applications for extension should be submitted before the due date. Students with an approved SAP for the appropriate semester who apply for an extension will be granted 1 week without further documentation provided.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
2 (Fail) | 30 - 39.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 40 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Students must gain a mark of at least 50% on the communication assessment (Video Role-play assignment) to pass the course. If students achieve a passing percentage based on all other assessment items but fail the communication assessment, they will fail the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Unless explicitly indicated, all assessment items are to be individually written or produced for this course only, and sources should be fully acknowledged. Plagiarism and collusion (working closely on an assignment with someone else) are serious academic offences. Please refer to the University Policy for more details.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Where relevant, lecturers will assign readings in advance. These will be available on Blackboard where applicable.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Scientist Practitioner Foundations and Course Overview Introduction to Scientist-Practitioner Model & Course Overview (TS) This first lecture will be a recorded lecture link available from Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Scientist Practitioner Foundations - Principles of Evidence-based Practice; Ethics Principles of Evidence Based Practice; and Ethical Considerations (TS) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: PICO workshop 1 PICO Essay - Workshop 1 - Introducing the assignment in detail and assessing the evidence Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Ethics Issues Organisational Psychology Practice (EJH) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: PICO essay workshop 2 PICO Workshop 2 - Putting it all together Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Ethics Issues in Clinical Psychology Practice (LM) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: Essay consultation 1 Essay Consultation (in tutorials) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Counselling Psychology (JK) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: Essay consultation 2 Essay Consultation 2 (in tutorials) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Scientist-Practitioner in Action: Applied Geropsychology (TS) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: Competency skills: Interpersonal skills 1 Interpersonal Communication Skills I Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Principles of Assessment Psychometrics I (MH) Learning outcomes: L03 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: Competency skills: Interpersonal skills 2 Interpersonal Communication Skills II Learning outcomes: L04, L06 |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Principles of Assessment Psychometrics II (MH) Learning outcomes: L03 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Competency skills: Interview skills Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06 |
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Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
MID SEMESTER BREAK |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Scientist Practitioner in Action: Neuropsychology (AP) Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: In-class online quiz ASSESSMENT: IN-CLASS ONLINE QUIZ in your usual tutorial groups. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy chronic pain (MD) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: Lifespan Competency Skills: Lifespan Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
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Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Scientist Practitioner in Action: Triple P (AR) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial: Diverse Groups Competency Skills: Diverse Groups Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Additional learning activity information
Diverse groups
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
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