Module PSYC1061: Academic Skill Development for Psychology

Department: Psychology

PSYC1061: Academic Skill Development for Psychology

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To introduce students to fundamental skills required for studying Psychology at degree level.
• To provide an opportunity for students to practice psychological literacy skills in a small group tutorial context.

Content

• The module will introduce academic skills related to psychological literacy and studying at degree level.
• The skills covered will include aspects of written and oral communication in line with psychological literacy skills, e.g. summarizing articles, critical evaluation, presentations, working digitally.
• Skill teaching will be embedded within the context of key areas/issues (research-led by members of staff) in Psychology

Learning Outcomes

• Acquisition of knowledge in core areas of Psychology in research-led manner

• Academic skills related to psychological literacy and study at degree level.

• Developing ability to organise and utilise knowledge.
• Finding and summarizing evidence
• Making an argument
• Critical evaluation of evidence
• Developing written communication skills
• Developing oral communication skills – eg. academic posters and presentations
• Writing and presenting for a range of audiences
• Reflective approach to feedback
• Digital competencies

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Online learning activities will introduce students to the relevant academic skills that will be practiced throughout the module.
• The in-person, small-group tutorials in this module will give students opportunities to practice academic skills, give and receive feedback from tutors and peers. Assessment of this knowledge will be carried out via a formative essay and a summative portfolio, and a reflective essay.
• The tutorials develop students’ ability to organise and utilise knowledge and to present that knowledge.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Formative essay

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.