PL1S131 - Psychology in Everyday Life 01 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1S131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Psychology in Everyday Life | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Shakiela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Amy Lewis, Dawn Latham, Leigh Webber, Charlotte Reynolds, N Michael, Melanie Veness | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To engage students with the knowledge and understanding of how Psychology can be applied in the workplace.
To encourage the development of students’ academic and employability/transferable skills.
Content Summary
This module will develop students’ understanding of professional and work related values and the application of psychology to the workplace. This will include general employability skills, awareness of the contexts in which psychologists operate and an introduction to the concept of “psychological literacy”. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding human behaviour, ethical issues and the application of psychological techniques. This module will also develop students’ academic study skills by introducing them to relevant academic literature which will support their progress across the course. Finally, students will be supported in the development of a number of skills such as communication, literacy and academic management skills.
As ethical and professional practice are key aspects of developing psychological literacy, there will be formative and summative assessment of students’ knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical guidelines.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 48 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 10 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Reflect on the development of academic skills and how these can be transferred to professional settings. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge of how theory, ethics and values influence practice in the workplace. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio including: Reflections on the development of students’ own study skills / - Reports of in-class activities exploring applications of Psychology / - Write-ups of in-class activities related to ethics, professional practice and employability | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |