Professional skills
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY4079 | Psychology | 4 | 20 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- PSGY4079
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
This module covers general research skills and personal development skills. It contains a number of workshops examining areas such as presentation and writing skills, careers, understanding the wider context of research, consultancy, and practical and ethical issues, along with appropriate Graduate School courses.
Target Students
MSc Developmental Disorders Students
Classes
- Ten 2-hour workshops each week for 20 weeks
Details: 10 timetabled workshops, flexible training, seminars and independent study.
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Literature Review - 2500 words
- 30% Coursework 2: Presentation - 20 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A
- 10% Behavioral Observation: Role Play - In-class team activity
- 20% Student Reflection: Reflective Essay - 1500 words
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to help develop the professional skills required in researchers and practitioners in clinical settings.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
A1) Demonstrate knowledge of research methodologies and techniques.
Intellectual Skills
B1) Analyze and summarize information from the published literature.
B2) Think independently while giving due weight to different arguments.
B3) Understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems.
Professional/Practical Skills
C1) Articulate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts.
C2) Write and construct scientific documents (e.g., research reports, thesis, research papers) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology.
C3) Deliver an effective presentation Demonstrate accountable communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with parents and young people in clinical settings.
C4) Apply professional and ethical standards to problem solving.
Transferable/Key Skills
D1) Communicate effectively in writing and presentations.
D2) Use and access information and communication technology.
D3) Demonstrate effective time- and self-management.
D4) Demonstrate teamwork and group learning ability.
Conveners
- Dr Chong Shue Ling