Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Development of Methodological Materials and Psychoeducation in the Placement of Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_273
Branch of Science
Educational sciences; General Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aira Aija Krūmiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Provide an opportunity to develop and improve the ability to perform psycho-educational work by developing educational material in psychology based on professional information sources – educational program and methodological material. To implement the psycho-educational program developed during the course for a certain target audience in practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Compulsory courses completed during the Bachelor programmes, Ethical and legal aspects of psychologist's professional activity, Group counselling.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Know and describe the basic theoretical and empirical principles of psychoeducation and the development of methodological materials in psychology.
Individual work and tests
Independent work
2.Understand essential concepts and risks of professional activity, select and use appropriate terminology.
Individual work and tests
Independent work • A psychoeducational programme in the final version.
3.Compile the latest scientific knowledge and research, including it in the format of the non-formal education programme according to the chosen topic.
Individual work and tests
A psychoeducational programme in the final version. • Examination
Skills
1.Choose the most appropriate methods for providing psychological support in accordance with the objective and objectives pursued.
Individual work and tests
Examination
2.Independently use the acquired knowledge in order to establish contact with the client and create prerequisites for the provision of psychological assistance to specific target audiences.
Individual work and tests
Presentation on the conduct of your practice + reflection on the conduct of the observed practice.
3.Evaluate, provide and receive objective feedback in the education/training process.
Individual work and tests
Presentation on the conduct of your practice + reflection on the conduct of the observed practice.
4.Documented purposefully and sequentially in the theoretical and practical activities placement report.
Individual work and tests
Placement report
Competences
1.Demonstrate knowledge and skills independently, within the scope of their professional competence, to develop educational methodical materials, as well as to perform psychoeducational work in the practice of a psychologist.
Individual work and tests
Placement report
2.Independently implement an educational psychological support plan for clients, manage the psychological assistance process according to the dynamics of the group, reflect on the performance of themselves, colleagues and the target group.
Individual work and tests
Defence of the practice
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Independent work |
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According to the total amount of study course 1) to prepare purposefully for classes, including: • strengthen lecture material, read additional information sources, • acquire and use professional terminology, create a personal information/database on the selected topic, • keep up to date with industry and specialty topics, perform self-reflection of your activities. 2) to perform a literature compilation, data analysis and evaluation for the development of psychology-based psychoeducational programme and methodological material based on professional sources of information. 3) to select the place of placement and target audience, to co-ordinate it with the placement supervisor, to present the project of the psychoeducational programme in the study group. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Literature compilation, data analysis and evaluation. |
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2.
Examination |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Psycho-educational program project presentation. |
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3.
A psychoeducational programme in the final version. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independently developed and submitted psychoeducational programme in e-studies in its final version (Word document). |
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4.
Presentation on the conduct of your practice + reflection on the conduct of the observed practice. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Self-reflection in the context of impressions and observations of colleagues’ performance during practice. |
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5.
Placement report |
35.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Placement report shall be appropriately drawn up and submitted within the time period specified in e-studies. |
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6.
Defence of the practice |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Defence of the practice orally. Self-analysis of your work. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development process of an educational programme: development process of the project: goals, objectives, content, organisation of the placement. Psychoeducation. Methods of providing psychological help to certain target groups.
Prerequisites for development of professional and reasoned educational programme – project (methodical material).
Basic principles of successful contact creation in different target audiences. Identification of the client's goals and needs. Awareness of professional risk.
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Development process of an educational programme: development process of the project: goals, objectives, content, organisation of the placement. Psychoeducation. Methods of providing psychological help to certain target groups.
Prerequisites for development of professional and reasoned educational programme – project (methodical material).
Basic principles of successful contact creation in different target audiences. Identification of the client's goals and needs. Awareness of professional risk.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Selection of didactic techniques for the target audience and for the purpose of the educational programme – project. Criteria for assessing the educational methodological material (lectures/classes and informative booklet/video presentation). Conformity of the results with the initial plan and objectives. Drawing up a support plan for psychological help, ensuring the feedback. Self-reflection on professional activity.
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Selection of didactic techniques for the target audience and for the purpose of the educational programme – project. Criteria for assessing the educational methodological material (lectures/classes and informative booklet/video presentation). Conformity of the results with the initial plan and objectives. Drawing up a support plan for psychological help, ensuring the feedback. Self-reflection on professional activity.
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Presentation of the project idea.
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Presentation of the project implemented in practice.
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Presentation of the project implemented in practice.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Öksüz, E., Karaca, S., Özaltın, G., & Ateş, M. (2017). The Effects of Psychoeducation on the Expressed Emotion and Family Functioning of the Family Members in First-Episode Schizophrenia. Community Mental Health Journal, 53(4), 464-473.
2.
Walshaw, P., Armstrong, C., Garrett, A., Bookheimer, S., Chang, K., & Miklowitz, D. (2016). 27.3 Neural response to family-focused therapy versus psychoeducation in youth at-risk for bipolar disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 55(10), S300
3.
Improving Practices. (2019). Ģimenes psihoizglītība.
Additional Reading
1.
Rienecke, R.D. (2017). Family-based treatment of eating disorders in adolescents: current insights.
2.
Sinha, N. (2013). Psychoeducation in Childhood Mental Disorders: Psychoeducation. Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-10: 3659402222. ISBN-10: 3659402222. ISBN-13: 978-3659402227
3.
Brown, N. W. (2011). Psychoeducational Groups: Process and Practice 3rd Edition. Publisher: Routledge.ISBN-10: 0415882397 ISBN-13: 978-0415882392
Other Information Sources
1.
Pūce S., Rancāns E., Pūce A. (2013) Psihoedukācijas metodes pielietojuma nozīme šizofrēnijas pacientu ārstēšanā. RSU zinātniskā konference 2013.gada 21. un 22.martā
2.
The Free Dictionary By Farlex. 2009. Psihoizglītība.
3.
Uzmanības deficīta un hiperaktivitātes sindroma (UDHS) diagnostikas un korekcijas vadlīnijas bērniem un pusaudžiem.