Science, Engineering and Technology

KHA453

2012  KHA453  Assessment, Professional Roles & Ethics

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Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA453 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit aims to extend students' theoretical understanding of assessment issues, assessment practice and reporting, by providing supervised experience in administration and interpretation of individual IQ tests used by practising psychologists. An awareness of ethical issues and the role of the professional psychologist is also developed. Tests covered include the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III (WAIS-III), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV), Wechsler Pre-School and Primary Intelligence Scale-Revised (WPPSI-R), Stanford-Binet: Fourth Edition, McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities, and Bayley Scales of Infant Development. Report writing skills are developed and self evaluation in the tester role is encouraged.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2,000 word assessment report (70%), 1,500-word ethics essay (30%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3-hr seminar/workshop weekly (13 wks)

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Assoc Prof C Skilbeck (Coordinator), Dr M Summers

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