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<p>This unit will see students engage in a consultation process with a real-world problem defined by the needs of a private or community organisation, and to present a solution or possible solutions to this problem. The aim of this unit is to enhance students’ ability to apply their understanding of psychology principles, and communicate their understanding via a major applied task. On completion of this unit, students will be able to assimilate psychological theory and research, and apply and communicate psychology principles and research to appropriate stakeholders.</p>
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<p>Students will apply their knowledge of the research process, including literature searching, data evaluation, and reporting findings to answer a specific question relevant to psychology as applied in the real world, identified in consultation with a relevant stakeholder (either real or imagined).</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will see students engage in a consultation process with a real-world problem defined by the needs of a private or community organisation, and to present a solution or possible solutions to this problem. The aim of this unit is to enhance students’ ability to apply their understanding of psychology principles, and communicate their understanding via a major applied task. On completion of this unit, students will be able to assimilate psychological theory and research, and apply and communicate psychology principles and research to appropriate stakeholders.</p>
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<p>Students will apply their knowledge of the research process, including literature searching, data evaluation, and reporting findings to answer a specific question relevant to psychology as applied in the real world, identified in consultation with a relevant stakeholder (either real or imagined).</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb3112">090701 - Psychology</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=PSYCB1003" target="_blank">PSYCB1003</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=STATS1000" target="_blank">STATS1000</a>" and must have completed "PSYCB2%"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Understand and evaluate the needs of stakeholders</p>
K2
<p>Identify and examine the main theories and research relevant to the needs of stakeholders</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate psychological research as relevant to an identified real-world problem or question</p>
S1
<p>Conduct a critical literature search of appropriate catalogues and databases and determine relevant material to the identified area of need</p>
S2
<p>Contextualise, critically evaluate, and integrate relevant literature to answer needs of stakeholder</p>
S3
<p>Evaluate and integrate relevant data to support literature review to answer needs of stakeholder</p>
S4
<p>Demonstrate skills in working within a group such as planning and effective group communication</p>
A1
<p>Develop a report using conventions and language appropriate to the stakeholder audience</p>
A2
<p>Develop and deliver an oral presentation on findings appropriate to the stakeholder audience</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate capacity to work as a team to research, develop and deliver both a report and oral presentation</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Written task proposal</p>
<p>Written Assessment</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S4
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<p>Development of final report/recommendations</p>
<p>Written Assessment</p>
<p>50-70%</p>
K2, K3, S2, S3, S4, A1, A3
3
<p>Summary of Findings</p>
<p>Oral Presentation</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
S2, S3, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb3112">090701 - Psychology</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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Internal reference: PSYCB3112 - U3.1