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EDUC42740

Academic Year 2025/2026

Educational Psychology Practice 5 (EDUC42740)

Subject:
Education
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Education
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Professor Joyce Senior
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 10
Spring 10
Summer 10
Trimester:
Year-long (12 months)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Clinical Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a compulsory module for students on the Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology programme. The aim of this module is, in the course of supervised professional practice, to further develop students' psychological skills and knowledge relating to eight core competencies. The eight core competencies relate to psychometric assessment and report writing, formulation, intervention such as group interventions, consultancy and systemic initiatives, including in-service provision., and research across various presentations and contexts.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate through their professional practice an in-depth awareness of the professional and ethical issues involved in the
practice of educational psychology.
• Demonstrate that they have participated in regular supervision with their placement supervisor, and responded to formative
feedback through ongoing reflective practice.
• Competently conduct psychological assessments with clients with different support needs, and liaise appropriately with them,
their parents, and other professionals, as appropriate.
• Research, plan, deliver, and evaluate consultative and systemic interventions at individual and group levels.
• Research, plan, and facilitate therapeutic interventions with clients with different levels of support needs/presenting issues.
• Write clear reports of psychological assessments and other interventions and effectively communicate findings and other
information to clients, parents, and other professionals, as appropriate.
• Respond appropriately to, and engage in interventions with, individuals at risk.
• Liaise appropriately and sensitively with vulnerable clients and their families.
• Work across different ages, contexts, and organisations.



Indicative Module Content:

Indicative Content:
Advanced Counselling Skills: Responding to Individuals at Risk
Cognitive Analytic Training
Consultation as a Model of EP Delivery
Stages of Change Model
Case Formulation
Case Formulation & Evidence-Based Interventions in Primary Care Psychology
Psychology Consultation Clinics & Clinical Interviewing Skills
SRVT: Guiding Theories for Inclusive Practices
SFBT Principles
Triple P: Positive Parenting Programmes
Play Therapy Principles in Practice with Children and Adolescents
Working with Complex Cases: FASD & Trauma
Infant Mental Health: Masterclass 3
Emotional & Behavioural Models for Primary Care
Supporting Mental Health Needs
Gender Dysphoria
Clinical Based Therapies & Interventions
HSE Child Psychology Services: Primary Care Preparation
Mental Health Referrals: Psychological Formulation in Health Settings
Developing Trauma Informed Assessment and Intervention in Practice: Part 2
Setting up Private Practice
Nearly There: Application Forms and Interviews
Tutor and Peer Professional Placement Supervision

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

25

Autonomous Student Learning

75

Placement/Work Experience

650

Total

750


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Enquiry & Problem-based learning activities,
Active/task-based learning;
Peer and group work;
Lectures:
Reflective learning;

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Portfolio: Professional Placement Portfolio: Detailed placement records and reflections Week 10 Summer Graded Yes
100
Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Reading material will be provided through Brightspace

Name Role
Dr Sheena Burke Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Sarah O'Flanagan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Elayne Ruttledge Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Fri 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Fri 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Mon 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 28 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 28 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
Year Long (12 months - Sep) Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Wed 09:00 - 16:50