SP Final Project brief
- 1. PSYC 0103 Project Title Video Clip, Presentation and Report/ Group project Credit Value and Weighting 40% Subject Social Psychology Unit Code PSYC 0103 Level/Term Semester 2/ JAN 2014 Date of Issue MON 10 February 2014 Submission Date To be briefed Project Brief Background: In the early 20th century, Social psychological movements revolutionized research influenced by the philosophies of academic application. The approach was to create minds that changed social spaces and influenced people’s behaviors. These ideas continue to influence the way social psychology is being taught today. Your Task: This project consisted of 3 components which include making up a video clip by incorporating the concepts learned in class, written report of the clip and presenting the clip to the class. This project allows students to recognize and identify the connections among concepts and perspectives within psychology and with other disciplines. This project allows students to engage in psychological inquiry and become self-regulated learners. . You are asked to undertake a Literature Review. This should include - although not limited to - the exploration of significant texts, and current trends and practice. Driven by an iterative process of analysis, reflection and evaluation of your conceptual analysis, the report should demonstrate the development of your thinking throughout this unit. Your argument should provide hypotheses, concepts or project ideas for implementation. Students need to set their own professional goals and targets, including strategies and methods, details about timelines and resources, and methods of evaluating their achievements. APA Referencing system should be used as appropriate throughout all submitted elements of this unit. Learning Outcomes In order to pass this unit, students must demonstrate the following learning outcomes have been achieved: Knowledge and Understanding (A) Demonstrate an understanding of critical analysis and evaluation of text through research of relevant literature and reflection of the learner’s own discipline. PROJECT BRIEF
- 2. PSYC 0103 Values and Attitudes (B) Be a lifelong learner through developing a method of self-reflection in the individual’s own learning process. Skills (Cognitive and Intellectual) (C) Through reflection, analysis and effective documentation demonstrate a critical understanding of the development of conceptual thinking within the framework of the learner’s own discipline. Skills (Subject Specific/Professional) (D) Based on a critical understanding of the unit and unit references. Skills (Transferable) (E) In undertaking an independent group inquiry demonstrate the critical ability to develop a collaborative approach to knowledge, ideas and experience sharing and the professional skills to organize and communicate the outcomes. Assessment Criteria Students will be assessed for: Researched Essay Ability to demonstrate reflection and analysis in assessing personal professional practice in order to develop a progressive learning journey Ability to demonstrate key arguments in the development and of design the video clip. Skills of writing well structured and communicated ideas Demonstrate the ability to evidence a well researched argument through analysis and reflection Reading List See learning materials and booklists on course outline.