COLLEGE OF ST.

JOHN- ROXAS
Gov. Atila Balgos Ave., Banica, Roxas City

OUTCOMES- BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE SYLLABUS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

3rd TERM SCHOOL YEAR 2019- 2020

I. INSTITUTION

Vision: The premier center of education forming responsive citizens of faith and learning in accordance with the Lasallian tradition of academic excellence, values
education and service.

Mission: Inspired by the charism of St. John Baptist De La Salle, and conscious of the need to respond to the assessment and testing realities of the province, the country,
and the global communities, to declare its commitment to:
 Instill the Lasallian values of faith, zeal of service, and community among its constituents;
 Ensure the holistic development of the youth to become academically competent and to have strong personal- assessment and testing formation and Christian
foundation;
 Nurture a strong and principled response to assessment and testing needs, preferably that of the poor and marginalized;
 Fortify the spirit of unity and cooperation toward a productive home- school- community collaboration; and
 Manifest patriotism and appreciation of the Filipino cultural heritage.

Core Values: Faith, Service and Communion

Goals:
 Globally competitive graduates
 Institutionalized research culture
 Responsive and sustainable extension services
 Maximized profit of viable agro- industrial business ventures
 Effective and efficient administration
 Institutional Graduate Attributes:
A CSJ- R graduate is a/an:
 Christian/ God- centered individual inspired by the teachings and charism of St. John Baptist De La Salle;
 Service- oriented and committed individual; and
 Well- rounded individual equipped with knowledge, skills and experience to deal with globally competitive challenges.

II. COLLEGE OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION

VISION: Strengthen the science and practice of psychology and education at the local, regional, and national levels through our scholarly endeavors, disciple relevant
services to community, and a rigorous program of classroom courses and experiential learning opportunities consistent with the Christian ideals of faith,
service, and community.

MISSION: The College of St. John- Roxas department of Psychology and Education is committed to provide an energetic learning environment that will allow faculty
and students to engage in the science and practice of psychology.
 Increase psychological knowledge and apply such understanding to research and practice.
 Improve critical thinking in the understanding and application of psychological theories and concepts by always considering Filipino culture,
traditions, beliefs and attitudes.
 Establish research methodology and statistical skills to produce high- quality, culturally relevant research.
 Enhance the articulation of psychological knowledge in writing and speaking.
 Inculcate ethical behavior and practice consistent with the core values of CSJR.
 Become aware of psychological and mental health needs in the community and explore ways to address them.
GOALS:
 Establish a departmental culture of academic integrity and rigorousness.
 Require the integration of knowledge and practice in all major psychology courses.
 Collaborate closely with other departments in designing possible integration projects.
 Develop programs for the local community’s needs for psychology- related training, research and consultation.
 Network with off- campus agencies and organizations for learning and practice opportunities.
 Encourage and support an active, student- led academic organization.
III. COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course focuses on the philosophy and methods of science focusing particularly on assessment and testing in the investigation of problems and issues in
psychology including ethical considerations in the conduct of psychological testing and assessment. The student is expected to design and conduct test construction in
psychology, write research reports, and present and defend the findings of the test construction.

IV. COURSE REQUISITE

 Theories of Personality

V. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
 Understand the principles of psychological assessment.
 Understand the basic concepts used in the field of psychological assessment.
 Understand and apply the ethical conducts of research in the field of psychological assessment and testing.
 Understand/ avoid scientific fraud and plagiarism.
 Become skilled at ethical considerations concerning the field of assessment and testing.
 Write a research paper aligned with the standards of APA.
 VI. COURSE CREDIT/ UNIT
3 units

TEACHING STRATEGIES/
TEACHING LEARNING EVALUATION/ TIME ALLOTMENT
COURSE TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT
METHODS
Midterm Period
AN OVERVIEW  Learn and understand why there is a need  Lecture  Assignments 7 weeks
1. Psychological Testing and Assessment to study psychological assessment.  Assign group  Group reporting
2. Historical, Cultural, and Legal/Ethical  Learn, understand and apply the principles reporting  Quizzes
Considerations of psychological assessment and testing in  Class Discussion  Individual
THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL our daily life. Reflection Paper
MEASUREMENT  Learn, understand and apply the basic tools  Exam
3. A Statistics Refresher used in psychological assessment and
4. Of Tests and Testing testing research.
5. Reliability  Understand and use the American
6. Validity Psychological Association (APA)
7. Utility Guidelines in the ethical conduct of
8. Test Development research.
 Understand and avoid scientific fraud and
plagiarism.
 Apply ethical considerations in writing
research papers/ reports.
 Understand the concept of psychological
assessment and testing.
 Familiarize the basic concepts of
assessment and testing thinking and
assessment and testing influence.
 Learn, and understand the factors involved
 in behaviors and attitudes of people.
 Learn and understand correlational of
assessment and testing beliefs and
judgments

Final Period  Lecture  Assignments

The Assessment of Intelligence  Look at the varied ways intelligence has  Assign group  Group reporting 7 weeks
9. Intelligence and Its Measurement been defined and survey the ways it has reporting  Quizzes
10. Tests of Intelligence been measured.  Class Discussion  Individual
11. Preschool and Educational Assessment  Identify norms in assessment and testing.  Group activity Reflection Paper
The Assessment of Personality  Identify influences on those stereotyped. (conducting  Exam
12. Personality Assessment: An Overview  Identify the application of psychological assessment and testing
13. Personality Assessment Methods assessment and testing in School setting experiments)
Testing and Assessment in Action  Identify the application of psychological
14. Clinical and Counseling Assessment assessment and testing in Clinical setting.
15. Neuropsychological Assessment  Identify the application of psychological
16. Assessment, Careers, and Business assessment and testing in Court.
 Identify the application of psychological
assessment and testing for sustainable
future.

VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Midterm and Final Examination 40% Criteria on paper: Relevance- 40%
Quizzes, In- Class Activity 30% Grammar- 20%
Project and Paper 20% Proper Citation- 30%
Attendance and Class Participation 10% Format- 10%
_____________________________________ ___________________________
100% 100%

Students are required to attend class, take notes, do assigned readings, and turn in all projects and papers.
The required examinations and all written assignments must be submitted in order to receive a passing grade in the course.
 Paper Format:
1.5 Spacing
Times New Roman, 12
Short/ A4 bond paper

VIII. CLASSROOM POLICIES

College policies will be implemented on absences and discipline.

IX. REFERENCES:
Cohen, J. (2010). Psychological assessment and testing 7th edition. McGraww- Hill Companies, Inc. New York, New York.

X. INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE

Ma. Thea Diane G. Billones, RPm

BA (Psychology) - University of the Philippines Visayas
Email: billonesthea@gmail.com

XI. CONSULTATION HOURS:

Wedensday- (by appointment)

Prepared by:

Ma. Thea Diane G. Billones, RPm

Course Instructor