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 has an enrolment quota of 120 students per semester (across all modes) on a first-in basis.
In this course, you will learn how to improve human performance using evidence-based applied cognitive psychology, both through training and system design. The topics will include expertise, automaticity, knowledge acquisition, how to practice, and skill transfer.
- Thanks for enrolling in PSYC4191 – I hope you enjoy the course! My aim is to help you develop the skills to be able to improve human performance using evidence-based applied cognitive psychology, both via training and system design. By the end of this course, I want you to be workforce-ready.
- The topics I will cover include things like expertise, automaticity, knowledge acquisition, how to practice, and skill transfer. I will be showing you how to apply what you learn in this course to improving human performance in real world settings, with the express purpose of giving you an advantage in your future career. The course will take place over ten four-hour workshops (with breaks) and you will need to bring a laptop (email me in advance if you don’t have access to one). These workshops will include lecture presentations, learning and skill development activities, quizzes (short answer format), and consultations. There will be no final examination, no separate tutorials or lectures, and no online video presentations to view outside of the workshops.
Course requirements
Restrictions
BPsySc, BSc(Hons) in Psychology, BArts(Hons) in Psychology
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
My aim is to help you develop the skills to be able to improve human performance using evidence-based applied cognitive psychology, both via training and system design. By the end of this course, I want you to be workforce-ready.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain a range of approaches for improving human performance based on research from applied cognitive psychology.
LO2.
Design and evaluate evidence-based training interventions.
LO3.
Evaluate empirical research in applied cognitive psychology.
LO4.
Have mastery over the material taught in the course.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | First submission of assignment | 40% |
12/09/2024 2:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Video assignment
|
5% |
17/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Second submission of assignment with cover letter | 25% |
24/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Quiz |
9 in-class quizzes
|
30% |
2/08/2024 12:00 pm 9/08/2024 12:00 pm 16/08/2024 12:00 pm 23/08/2024 12:00 pm 30/08/2024 12:00 pm 6/09/2024 12:00 pm 13/09/2024 12:00 pm 11/10/2024 12:00 pm 18/10/2024 12:00 pm
These quizzes will take place during workshops, and will be closed-book and invigilated. They cannot be completed outside of the workshops. |
Assessment details
First submission of assignment
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
12/09/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
You will be writing a proposal for the design and evaluation of a training intervention in a domain of your own choosing. Full details will be provided in the Assignment Briefing.
Submission guidelines
The research proposal is to be submitted online via the PSYC4191 Blackboard website. Please check your submission receipt.
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.
Video assignment
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
17/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04
Task description
You will be assigned to groups of 4-5 students for the video assignment. The video assignment will involve you working in your group to make a brief (2-4 minute) video presentation on one of the topics covered by the course. These videos will be premiered in the final workshop and then released as part of a YouTube playlist after the course (unless you tell me otherwise).
Submission guidelines
One person per team needs to submit the team's video via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Contact the course co-ordinator directly for an extension for this assessment.
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.
Second submission of assignment with cover letter
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
24/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
You will be required to resubmit your research proposal having addressed all the feedback provided to you by the tutor. You will also have to submit a cover letter with your responses to all the points of feedback (as if you were responding to reviews of a journal article). See the Assignment Briefing (second submission) for more details.
Submission guidelines
The assignment is to be submitted online via the PSYC4191 Blackboard website. Please check your submission receipt.
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.
9 in-class quizzes
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
2/08/2024 12:00 pm
9/08/2024 12:00 pm
16/08/2024 12:00 pm
23/08/2024 12:00 pm
30/08/2024 12:00 pm
6/09/2024 12:00 pm
13/09/2024 12:00 pm
11/10/2024 12:00 pm
18/10/2024 12:00 pm
These quizzes will take place during workshops, and will be closed-book and invigilated. They cannot be completed outside of the workshops.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04
Task description
There will be 9 closed-book in-class quizzes during every workshop from Week 2 onwards. The average of your scores to all these quizzes will count for 30% of your course total. If you cannot make a quiz for an appropriate reason then you can apply to Mark Horswill (m.horswill@psy.uq.edu.au) for a make-up quiz, which will be held in Week 13 (see Quiz Briefing and Course Overview documents on Blackboard for further details).
Submission guidelines
If you miss a quiz for an appropriate reason and obtain a written exemption from the course co-ordinator, then you will be able to take a make-up quiz based on the same content. All make-up quizzes will be conducted in the Week 13 workshop ONLY. There are no opportunities for completing the quizzes outside of the workshops.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
If you miss a quiz for an appropriate reason and obtain a written exemption from the course co-ordinator, then you will be able to take a make-up quiz based on the same content. All make-up quizzes will be conducted in the Week 13 workshop ONLY. There are no opportunities for completing the quizzes outside of the workshops.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 69.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 70 - 82.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 83 - 92.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 93 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
See PSYC4191 Course Overview (available on Blackboard) for an explanation of the grade cut-offs.
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
To pass this course, you must participate in ALL 10 4-hour workshops in person from beginning to end, unless you have an appropriate reason approved by the course co-ordinatorﾠ(Mark Horswill, m.horswill@psy.uq.edu.au). If your absence is approved by the course co-ordinator then you must instead complete the relevantﾠmake-upﾠworkshop participation activity within 4 days of the end of the relevant workshop. This activityﾠcan be accessed via Blackboard (any issues, email the course co-ordinator). You can complete the relevant make-up quiz in the Week 13 workshop.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Workshop 1 Introduction and course overview Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Workshop |
Workshop 2 In-class Quiz 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Workshop |
Workshop 3 In-class Quiz 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Workshop |
Workshop 4 In-class Quiz 3 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Workshop |
Workshop 5 In-class Quiz 4 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Workshop |
Workshop 6 In-class Quiz 5 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Workshop |
Workshop 7 In-class Quiz 6 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Workshop |
Workshop 8 In-class Quiz 7 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Workshop |
Workshop 9 In-class Quiz 8 Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Workshop |
Workshop 10 In-class Quiz 9 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Additional learning activity information
To pass this course, you must participate in ALL 10 4-hour workshops in person from beginning to end, unless you have an appropriate reason approved by the course co-ordinatorﾠ(Mark Horswill, m.horswill@psy.uq.edu.au). If your absence is approved by the course co-ordinator then you must instead complete the relevantﾠmake-upﾠworkshop participation activity within 4 days of the end of the relevant workshop. This activityﾠcan be accessed via Blackboard (any issues, email the course co-ordinator). You can complete the relevant make-up quiz in the Week 13 workshop.
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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