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Applications of Positive Psychology (EDUC90788)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject will examine the full range of positive interventions that can be delivered to individuals, groups and communities using face to face, on-line, coaching/counselling, smartphone applications and group formats. Information about multi-level assessments measuring affective, cognitive, behavioural and physiological aspects of well-being will be presented for discussion. Standards for conducting positive interventions will be identified and critiqued and criteria for evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of positive interventions will be presented for critical review. Ethical issues associated with researching and applying positive interventions will be discussed using standards and guidelines from various disciplines. Issues related to fostering innovation whilst maintaining evidence-based practice will be raised and potential strategies for complying with both these important objectives will be formulated.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the range of positive interventions and programs available for a variety of common contexts.
- Demonstrate applied knowledge in identifying and selecting appropriate interventions for individuals, groups and communities.
- Select and develop comprehensive and relevant measurement approaches which will provide information about program efficacy and effectiveness.
- Practice using a variety of positive psychology interventions through assessment tasks.
- Apply gold standard criteria for determining the strength of the evidence-base associated with various positive interventions.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of ethical issues associated with the delivery of positive interventions for research and professional practice.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking will be fostered through reviewing the strengths and limitations of empirical studies using positive interventions.
- Creative thinking will be promoted by encouraging innovative assessment methods which draw on knowledge gained from other disciplines and from best practice approaches.
- Written and oral communication skills will be developed through subject assessment.
- Team work and collaborative skills will be engaged through the group presentation assessment.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students who have not previously completed EDUC90787 Principles of Positive Psychology must complete EDUC90787 Principles of Positive Psychology as a corequisite.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90787 | Principles of Positive Psychology | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Critical reflective analysis of a positive intervention
| Early semester | 40% |
On-line open book test (equivalent to 1500 words)
| Mid semester | 15% |
Case study analysis
| Late semester | 45% |
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Aaron Jarden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours in 3 intensive teaching weekends comprising 6 contact days. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Lomas, T., Hefferon, K., Ivtzan, I. (2014). Applied Positive Psychology: Integrated Positive Practice. London: Sage
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Last updated: 10 February 2024