EDF5569 Advanced practice in educational and developmental psychology
Faculty of Education
EDF5569 Advanced practice in educational and developmental psychology is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5561 and EDF5562 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5569
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- EDF5720Developmental psychology and counselling and research
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5569
3 units list EDF5569 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Successful completion of EDF5561 and EDF5562
OR
Must be enrolled in D6016 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology Advanced
Overview
This unit focuses on the presentation, aetiology and recommendations for neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, behavioural and psychological difficulties across the lifespan. You will develop the ability to identify typical and atypical development, transition and adjustment issues, learning processes, and recommendations for educational instruction. You will acquire an advanced understanding of autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, language and learning disorders, conduct disorders, dementia, anxiety and mood disorders, attachment, and traumatic stress disorders. This unit will provide you with the foundation for gathering relevant background information for psychological assessment, development and monitoring of therapeutic goals, and selection and evaluation of evidence-based recommendations for promotion of academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Term 3 | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Presentation on developmental or psychological disorder (1800 words or equivalent)40%
- Case study literature review and recommendations (2200 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
distinguish typical and atypical development across the lifespan in a culturally sensitive manner
- 2
examine neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, behavioural, and psychological disorders
- 3
create developmental and culturally sensitive history questions for psychological assessment
- 4
select and critically evaluate therapeutic goals and recommendations for psychological intervention, including interprofessional practices.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Emily Berger
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Emily Berger
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5569?
You need EDF5561 and EDF5562 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF5569?
EDF5569 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including EDF5263, EDF5732 and EDF5733.
When is EDF5569 offered?
In 2023, EDF5569 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is EDF5569?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5569 have an exam?
No. EDF5569 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.