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Ed Psych Practicum 4 (EDUC90216) // Assessment

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Assessment

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Field placement: The assessment is undertaken by the host supervisor, in consultation with the Placement Coordinator, based on satisfactory attainment of professional graduate Level 3 competencies against Australian Psychology Accreditation Council standards. Completion of placement goals are assessed on a pass/fail basis.

  • 300 hours
Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject students must receive a satisfactory rating of performance from the host supervisor in consultation with the Placement Coordinator.		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Case Presentation

  • 0.5 hours
Hurdle requirement: To pass, students must present a case study during a group supervision case conference. The case study must address competencies expected at Level 4 of the APAC standards.		During the teaching periodN/A

Student logbook

Hurdle requirement: Student logbooks are checked and endorsed by the host supervisor AT LEAST every fortnight. Formative feedback is provided by the host supervisor in the logbook.		Fortnightly during the placementN/A

Placement proposal, review, and student evaluation

Hurdle requirement: Students are required to complete a placement proposal at the commencement of placement; a mid-placement review where formative feedback is provided in consultation with the host supervisor; and a student evaluation of placement at the conclusion.		Throughout the placementN/A

Placement attendance

Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance on all placement days.		Throughout the placementN/A

Coursework attendance

Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as coursework contact hours (including lectures, workshops, and group supervisions)		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to successfully complete the formal requirements of the placements including attendance for the required number of hours and a satisfactory rating from the supervisor. Assessment occurs on a continuous basis throughout the placement process.

Some days and hours may be transferred between the practicum placements at the discretion of the placement coordinator. Placements are usually attended 2 days per week.

Last updated: 10 February 2024