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PSYC Survivors: Transitioning students into the Psychology programme
Presenters: Marc Wilson, Tash Buist and Nicola Panapa
Vision - Motivations
• analysis of PSYC 121 and 122 pass rates• review of PSYC 232/325 • graduate and postgraduate numbers• equity groups for PSYC
Development - Phase 1
• concept• buy-in• boot camp – PSYC Survivor• broad scope – ultimate fantasy list
Phase 2 – Focus
• focus on PSYC specific skills• emphasis scientific aspect of psychology• content that had clear application to learning• jigsaw learning approach – memory assessment• full university experience
Key Learning Objectives
• for students to view PSYC as a science• introduction to lab report writing• introduction to statistics – numbers are fun!• introduction to the process of research
Phase 3 - Logistics
• staffing and resources? • inclusion of student support services• recruitment and application process• balanced programme?
Three Key Threads
• social interaction/cohesion • psychology specific skills and content• transferrable study skills
Measures - Outcomes
• post-programme evaluation• mid year survey with ‘PSYC Survivor Reunion
Special’ • survivor lab• tracking students progress in PSYC 121
Future?
Acknowledgements
• Tribal Leaders (Sarah Bradbury, Josh Faulkner, Mevagh Sanson, Agnes Szabo)
• PSYC Survivor Committee (Gina Grimshaw, Deirdre Brown, Steven Prime, James Liu, Tash Buist and Nicola Panapa)
• PSYC Students & Staff• Students Services on Campus (Student Health, Student
Learning, staff in SEAD and FHSS, Rec Centre, Liz Richardson, Awhina, Te Putahi Atawhai, The Library, Disabilities Support, Student Recruitment)
Questions?