Hong Kong Community College

1st Semester AY 2009-2010

CC2413 Fundamental Psychology for Health Studies
Information for Tutorials & Group Assignments
(30% of the total coursework assessment)

The tutorial sessions provide a forum for the students and the lecturer to have more in-depth interaction,
investigation and discussion in a number of selected topics in a small group setting. A total of 12 or 13
sessions, 1 hour each will be spent on the tutorials.

TUTORIALS & IN-CLASS ASSIGNEMENTS’ OBJECTIVES

1. To arouse interests in human behavior
2. To facilitate students to observe, integrate, and apply the subject knowledge learnt in daily life
3. To develop a creative, reflective and critical attitude to the knowledge and theories learnt
4. To provide an opportunity for students to work with others as a team through the process
5. To encourage self-reflection, enhance insight, self-awareness or understanding of students with the
subject knowledge

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS:

All students are expected to participate actively and make contribution in the tutorial sessions. 100%
attendance is required. If you fail to attend any tutorial session, it is your responsibility to notify the
instructor and/or provide supporting document (if applicable) in advance or as soon as possible. In addition,
you should take the initiative to arrange and attend the same session of another tutorial group if possible.
To maximize your learning from tutorial tasks, you should bring lecture notes of the prior two to three
lectures to your tutorial sessions.

Tentative Teaching Schedule

Tutorial

Wk Content Remarks

2 Own psychological theory

3 Understanding Research Methods
4 Influence of Nature & Nurture
5 Group Assignment #1 Distinguishing theories of development
6 Group Presentation I
Mid-term test on Oct
7 Reflection on Death and Dying
17, 2009 (Sat)
8 Group Assignment#2: Applying Learning & Motivation theories
9 Group Presentation II
10 Mid-Term Review

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 11 Personality Assessment
Individual Paper due
12 Reflection: What is normal?
on Nov 21, 2009 (Sat)
13 Defensive Mechanisms
14 Revision (Optional)

DETAILS OF THE GROUP ASSIGNMENTS

During the semester, each student will be assigned to a small group of around 4 to 6 to complete a task
relevant to the topics covered in the prior lectures twice in TWO predetermined tutorial tasks. While one
tutorial will be given as a planning session for the task, a presentation will be required and be held at the
following one/two tutorials. In addition, a summary report is also required for the presented topic. The
paper is due ONE week after the presentation.

a) For the Presentations

Each group member must participate in the presentation. Thus, besides sharing ideas in response to
the case assigned, it is important for the group to co-ordinate and discuss among themselves at the
planning section on matters such as the distribution of responsibility and the allocation of time. The
group should observe the time limit set for the task and keep their presentation on time.

b) For the Papers

Each small group should organize to write and submit a summary report of no more than 1000 words on
the presented topic. The report should be a united effort of the small group and each individual group
member should be responsible for writing a part of it or editing its final version. The paper must be typed
on A4 size paper with double-line spacing, and margins of 1 inch should be observed. The paper
should be submitted to the relevant instructor ONE week after the date of the presentation.

Late submission without justifiable reasons and prior approval from the instructor will be penalized by
lowering grade/mark from the original mark. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and not acceptable; please
note the official line regarding penalty as stated in the student handbook applies.

Guidelines for the paper’s content

1. Cover page – Name & Student ID no. of each group member, course code and name, lecture group
(101 / 102), tutorial group (A / B / C / D / E), title of your paper, instructor’s name, and date of
submission should be on the cover page.
2. Content pages
i) Briefly describe your case
ii) Your presented ideas/solutions/strategies
iii) The relevant psychological concepts/theories applied
iv) List total words count at the end of your last paragraph (e.g. 996 words)

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 GROUP ASSIGNMENT#1: Distinguishing theories of development

Expected Learning Outcome:

Recognise and explain the key developmental stages and issues of human being over the life span

a. Group Presentation (25%of the Group Assignments)

You will be participated in a role play activity in small groups on one of the developmental theories.

Distinguishing theories of development

Presentation Assessment Criteria Weight
Understanding & Explanation of concepts & theories
• Identify relevant concepts; Appropriate, clear and complete interpretation; 30%
Distinguish differences between concepts/stages of development
Use of Illustrations/Examples
• Correct; Relevant; Clear; Specific; Creative 30%
Organization
• Sequence of the presentation is Clear, Smooth, Systematic & Logical; Good 20%
coverage; Good Time management
Presentation Skills & Team Coordination
• Attractiveness; Confidence; Time management; Good coordination and 20%
Support among members
Total: 100%

b. Group Paper (25%of the Group Assignments)

Distinguishing theories of development

Paper Assessment Criteria Weight
Understanding of concepts & theories
• Identify relevant concepts; Appropriate, clear and complete interpretation; 35%
Distinguish differences between concepts/stages of development
Use of Illustrations/Examples
• Correct; Relevant; Clear; Specific; Creative 35%
Organization & Writing Style:
• Logical structure; Smooth Flow; Good use of English 30%
Total: 100%

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 GROUP ASSIGNMENT#2: Applying Learning and Motivation theories

Expected Learning Outcome

Demonstrate abilities to apply psychological techniques and coping strategies to deal with the current
health-related issues and/or challenges of the relevant health professionals.

a. Group Presentation (25%of the Group Assignments)

You will be assigned to ONE of the 2 cases for group discussion. Theories/concepts of learning and
motivation should be applied in these cases.

Applying Learning and Motivation theories

Presentation Assessment Criteria Weight
Application of theories and concepts
• Use relevant concepts; correct interpretation and good-fit application; logical 30%
reasoning; well-integration
Suggestions/ Illustrations/Examples
• Relevant; Feasible; Motivating; Clear; Specific; Correct; Creative 30%
Organization
• Sequence of the presentation is Clear, Smooth, Systematic & Logical; Good 20%
coverage; Good Time management
Presentation Skills & Team Coordination
• Attractiveness; Confidence; Good coordination and Support among members 20%
Total: 100%

b. Group Paper (25%of the Group Assignments)

Applying Learning and Motivation theories

Paper Assessment Criteria Weight
Application of theories and concepts
• Use relevant concepts; correct interpretation and good-fit application; logical 35%
reasoning; well-integration
Suggestions/Illustrations/Examples
• Relevant; Feasible; Motivating; Clear; Specific; Correct; Creative 35%
Organization & Writing Style:
• Logical structure; Smooth Flow; Good use of English 30%
Total: 100%

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