PL1S110 - Preparation for Work - Year 1 01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2018 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1S110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Preparation for Work - Year 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Taylor | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2012 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2012 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2018 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the application of psychology within the workplace.
Content Summary
This module will develop students' understanding of the practical application of psychology within a range of work settings; students will develop their understanding of human behaviour and ethical issues, along with the consideration and application of psychological techniques and theories in a number of work related scenarios. Topics covered will include; relationships, child care and attachment, health beliefs and attitudes and will be based on simulations of nursery, hospital and community healthcare settings and will show students how they may work in a variety of roles related to Psychology.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | On completion of this module the student will be able to:<br />Apply psychological theory to a range of work related scenarios. |
| LO2 | On completion of this module the student will be able to:<br />Apply behavioural techniques to a range of work related scenarios. |
| LO3 | On completion of this module the student will be able to:<br />Describe the roles of psychologists working in different settings. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | This will include reports of in-class activities and exercises, reflection on case studies and summaries of guest speaker sessions | 0 | 3500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |