EDF5571 Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosis
Faculty of Education
EDF5571 Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosis is a 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5562, EDF5563, EDF5568 and EDF5561.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5571
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF5571
No unit lists EDF5571 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
The focus of this unit is to develop advanced competencies in psychological assessment from an educational and developmental perspective. You will acquire an advanced knowledge of cognitive and educational assessment; specific learning disorders, learning processes, and the educational curriculum; and the assessment of behavioural disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and communication disorders. A particular focus will be on differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental and psychosocial disorders, and dual diagnosis, using the DSM-5 diagnostic framework. You will develop advanced skills in the use of standardised assessment tools and apply a psychometric approach to the identification of individual differences across the lifespan. You will critically debate and review the process of psychological assessment in learning and development, as well as ethical, cultural, and professional issues. This unit fits into the framework of the course as it assists with evidence-based psychological assessment, case conceptualisation, and intervention planning in an educational and developmental context.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Quizzes (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Complex diagnostic assessment report, video feedback, and reflection (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate advanced knowledge of psychological assessment for learning and development
- 2
demonstrate advanced knowledge of the professional ethical, cultural and psychometric issues that arise when assessing and reporting on the cognitive and academic abilities, and individual differences across the lifespan
- 3
demonstrate the ability to select appropriate means of assessment for individuals of different ages and deficits or strengths
- 4
demonstrate advanced skills in administration and scoring of intelligence tests, psychopathology and personality instruments, behavioural instruments, and tests of academic attainment suitable for use with individuals and groups across the lifespan, including the administration and scoring of tests for individuals with sensory and neurological deficits
- 5
demonstrate advanced written and verbal communication skills in reporting the conclusions of testing for various purposes such as ascertainment for eligibility of funding, curriculum adjustment, or intervention planning
- 6
demonstrate advanced reflective skills regarding their personal role, interpersonal skills, impact, responsibilities and relationships as a clinician reporting psycho-educational assessments and recommendations.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 12/144 hours per week/semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 2 hour workshop per week
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- 10 hours of independent study per week
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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Shane Costello
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Shane Costello
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5571?
You need EDF5562, EDF5563, EDF5568 and EDF5561 before you enrol.
When is EDF5571 offered?
In 2020, EDF5571 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5571?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5571 have an exam?
No. EDF5571 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.