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EDF6532

Faculty of Education

02 February 2012 14 February 2012

Postgraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedClayton Second semester 2012 (Off-campus)
Clayton Second semester 2012 (Evening)
Hong Kong Term 1 2012 (Off-campus)
Singapore Term 1 2012 (Off-campus)
Hong Kong Term 3 2012 (Off-campus)
Singapore Term 3 2012 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Mr Douglas Scott (Off-shore, Terms 1 & 3, Hong Kong) and (Off-shore Term 3, Singapore); and Mr John Jakupi (Off-shore, Term 1 Singapore); TBA (on & off-campus, Clayton)

Synopsis

The unit will introduce the principles of construction, administration and interpretation of measures of assessment relevant to counsellors. Formal and informal assessment measures will be looked at and some practical experience in their administration will be gained.

Outcomes

The objectives of this unit are:

  • to gain an understanding of the principles of test construction;
  • to understand the differences between standardised tests and informal inventories and their various uses;
  • to gain experience in the administration and interpretation of measures of self-esteem, non-verbal intelligence, career development and special ability tests.

Assessment

Assessment Plan 4000 words (50%)
Assessment Report 4000 words (50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Brett Furlonger

Contact hours

3 hours per week