This unit is the capstone unit for the program. This unit examines and evaluates the multiple roles of the community psychologist as a practitioner. These roles include provider of psychological services as a generalist psychologist and roles such as participant-observer, evaluator, consultant, researcher, change agent, networker, trainer, negotiator, facilitator. Students reflect upon and identify their existing capabilities, competencies and skills, and then identify their gaps in competencies. From this self-reflection, a learning contract will be developed to formulate a professional practice plan in preparation for their future workplace.
Unit details
Prerequisites
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically review professional issues relevant to psychological practice; | ||
| 2. | Integrate and evaluate the learning acquired in academic course work and on placement; | ||
| 3. | Enhance the capacity for self-reflection and reflective practice as a psychologist; | ||
| 4. | Clarify values in relation to working as a community psychologist, in the light of Course and Practicum experience, with particular emphasis on culture, gender, ability and minority group identification; and | ||
| 5. | Devise plans for enhancing competencies as community psychologists in future work settings. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Seminar presentation and report (1500 words) | 30% |
| Project | Professional practice plan including self-evaluation and aims for continuing education and professional practice (2500 words) | 70% |
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