LC Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1 - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham Dubai Campus LC Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1 Introduction to academic skills for psychologists and neuroscientists Lecture Overview Introduction to the module Module assessments Developing skills for psychologists and neuroscientists Skills...

University of Birmingham Dubai Campus LC Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1 Introduction to academic skills for psychologists and neuroscientists Lecture Overview Introduction to the module Module assessments Developing skills for psychologists and neuroscientists Skills audit Introduction to the Module Meet the Team Module Lead: Dr. Afsana Faheem [email protected] Dubai Admin: dubaiprogrammeadmin@conta cts.bham.ac.uk Teaching & Learning Pre-session activities Lecture Workshops Essential reading Assessment preparation How to spend your time (10 credits = 100 hours) Activity Task Hours Total Hours Lectures Participate in lectures. 1 hour per topic 10 Workshop Participate in workshops. 1 hour per workshop 4 Self-Directed Preparation for each lecture by 1 hour per lecture and 13 Preparation watching pre-recorded materials and workshop making notes. 1 hour preparation activities for each workshop Self-Directed Consolidate learning by writing notes, 2-3 hours per topic plus 73 Learning completing essential and further working on assignment reading, self-assessment and writing coursework assignment. Total 100 Aims of the Module The module will use psychological case-studies, scenarios and problem-based learning to encourage engagement with study skills in a manner tailored to Psychology and Neuroscience students’ needs. The use of case studies and scenarios is intended to demonstrate the professional relevance of the skills addressed. Learning Outcomes At the end of the modules students will be able to: Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means; Interpret and use numerical, textual and other forms of data; Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes; Be sensitive to, and take account of, contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams; Undertake self-directed study and project management, in order to meet desired objectives; Take charge of their own learning, reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning. Module at a Glance Week Lecture Workshop Week 1 (w/c 30 Sept 2024) Introduction to academic skills for psychologists and neuroscientists Week 2 (w/c 7 Oct 2024) The academic journey Week 3 (w/c 14 Oct 2024) Reading, the library, referring to the literature Week 4 (w/c 21 Oct 2024) Writing skills 1: Essays Workshop 1: Time management, working with peers, and wellbeing. Week 5 (w/c 28 Oct 2024) Preparing for assessments and learning from feedback Workshop 2: Academic writing Week 6 (w/c 4 Nov 2024) Consolidation Week Week 7 (w/c 11 Nov 2024) Writing skills 2: Research Reports Workshop 3: Research report writing Week 8 (w/c 18 Nov 2024) Academic integrity and generative AI Workshop 4: Generative AI Week 9 (w/c 25 Nov 2024) Critical analysis 1: What is this thing called critical analysis? Week 10 (w/c 2 Dec 2024) Critical analysis 2: Critical reading of scientific reports Week 11 (w/c 9 Dec 2024) Making your studies matter: Careers and scientific translation Module Assessment Module Assessments This is a 10-credit module. There is one summative assessment for this module: A multiple-choice question exam: 50 questions. Synoptics Assessments: LC Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1 is a 10 + 10 credit module. It is synoptically assessed with LC Ideas, Concepts, and Ethics in Psychology and Neuroscience according to the following methods and weightings: LC Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1 – MCQ Exam (50%) LC Ideas, Concepts, and Ethics – Essay (1,000-words), with annotated bibliography (500-words) (50%) Discussion Board Please use the Padlet discussion board below to ask any module questions. The module team will not respond to individual emails regarding this module. Please note, the discussion board is not monitored over the evenings and weekend. Responses to discussion board queries will be posted within Monday-Friday working hours. The teaching team will respond to any new comments or posts once a week. Developing Skills for Psychologists and Neuroscientists  *in class quiz* To be released in the lecture  What are the main differences between school and university? School – Knowledge University – Skills AND Knowledge ▪ AIMS: Teach the curriculum and support the best possible ▪ AIMS: Develop autonomy, problem-solving, self- exam / coursework marks confidence, curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject ▪ PEOPLE: Teachers have strong training in ▪ PEOPLE: Lecturers have excellent subject expertise, but teaching/education, but weaker subject expertise often more limited training in teaching/education ▪ CONTACT: Highly structured and continuous contact to ▪ CONTACT: More limited contact supporting the facilitate learning development of learner independence ▪ TEACHING: Focus on teaching knowledge (via the ▪ TEACHING: Focus on teaching skills and knowledge curriculum) ▪ CURRICULUM: Curriculum largely determined by ▪ CURRICULUM: Curriculum largely determined by lecturers given their expertise government bodies ▪ ASSESSMENTS: More frequent summative ▪ ASSESSMENTS: Continuous formative assessment in assessments; formative assessments included, but more preparation for summative assessments informal ▪ EXAMINERS: The examiners are external to the school and ▪ EXAMINERS: Your lecturers are also your examiners and work to apply national standards