PLAT2010 Conference - Edinburgh, UK - 30 June to 2 July 2010 PLAT2010 Conference - Edinburgh, UK - 30 June to 2 July 2010

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PLAT2010 Conference - Edinburgh, UK - 30 June to 2 July 2010 PLAT2010 Conference - Edinburgh, UK - 30 June to 2 July 2010

Final programme for PLAT2010

Including abstracts for all sessions. Presentations for sessions are now available, where possible. If you have not yet sent us a presentation related to your session, we would still very much like to include your presentation on this page. Please send all materials to m.crowe@psych.york.ac.uk.

Time

Event

Wednesday, 30 June

9.00 – 11.00

Registration and refreshments

11.00 – 11.35

Welcome: Dr Jenny Rees, Vice Principal, Edinburgh Napier University and Annie Trapp, Director, HEA Psychology Network

11.30 – 12.30

Opening Keynote: Dr Marcia Baxer Magolda
Learning partnerships: advancing learning and self-authorship - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

12.30 – 1.30

Lunch

1.30 – 3.00

 Symposium: Teaching research methods

Teaching research ethics through reality television - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Viv Burr (University of Huddersfield)
Nigel King (University of Huddersfield)

Development of a tool to support learning on a statistics module - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Maggie Gale (University of Derby)

Undoing the side-effects of statistics education: developing training methods to eliminate the equiprobability bias - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Kinga Morsanyi (University of Plymouth)
Simon Handley (University of Plymouth)

Research informed teaching in the psychology curriculum: an initial evaluation - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Ian Robertson (University of Bedfordshire)
Isabella McMurray (University of Bedfordshire)
Pat Roberts (University of Bedfordshire)
Antigonos Sochos (University of Bedfordshire)
Kevin Teoh (University of Bedfordshire)
Student retention

Do our students know what psychology is and does it matter?: the need for an improved pre-induction programme - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Karen Thomson (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Jacqui McKechnie (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Douglas Forbes (Glasgow Caledonian University)

Closing the gap: an exploration of first year students' experiences of learning - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Phyllis Laybourn (Edinburgh Napier University)
Hilary Tait (Edinburgh Napier University)
Morag Williamson (Edinburgh Napier University)
Janis Greig (Edinburgh Napier University)

Exploring the psychological contracts of first year psychology students and associated links to retention - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Helen Whiteley (Edge Hill University)
Pat Hornby-Atkinson (Edge Hill University)
Elizabeth Connors (Edge Hill University)
Derek Larkin (Edge Hill University)
Dave Putwain(Edge Hill University)
Lesley Sumner (Edge Hill University)
Annabel Yale (Edge Hill University)
Workshop: Emotional intelligence

The development of Emotional Intelligence (EI) within PDP provision: a Higher Education Academy (HEA) Psychology Network miniproject - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pdf)

Helen Dudiak (Teesside University)
Debbie Pope (Edge Hill University)
Pamela Qualter (University of Central Lancashire)
Kathryn Gardner (University of Central Lancashire)

3.00 – 3.45

Refreshments
3.45 - 4.45

Involving psychology students in the community

An inter-professional leadership development programme for psychology students - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Lynne Cohen (Edith Cowan University)
Paul Chang (Edith Cowan University)
Joyce Hendricks (Edith Cowan University)
Vicki Cope (Edith Cowan University)
Bronwyn Harman (Edith Cowan University)

Service learning to social activism - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pdf)

Carrie Ellis-Kalton (Maryville University of St Louis)
Student well-being

Applying positive psychology to promote well-being and autonomous learning in first year undergraduates - Abstract (pdf)

Ann Macaskill (Sheffield Hallam University)
Andrew Denovan (Sheffield Hallan University)

Student related variables as predictors of academic performance among undergraduate psychology students in Barbados - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Grace Fayombo (University of West Indies)

Panel: Advancing psychological science: the role of the British Psychological Society - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Panel members:
Peter Bannister (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Peter Reddy (Aston University)
Tom Simpson (Psychology Network)
plus another to be confirmed

Facilitators:
Kelly Auty (British Psychological Society)
Lisa Morrison (British Psychological Society)

4.45

Wine reception with posters

6.15 for 6.30 start

Guided walking tour of the City of Edinburgh (Mercat Cross on the Royal Mile, meeting point at 6.15 pm)

Thursday, 1 July
9.30 - 11.00

Assessment and plagiarism I

Continuous assessment in a large educational psychology course in Barcelona (Spain) - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Merce Clariana (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona)
Concepcio Gotzens (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona)
Mar Badia (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona)

A field-based study: understanding the cognitive processes and outcomes associated with self assessment and the assessment of others' academic performance - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Wally Karnilowicz (Victoria University)

Plagiarism: a behavioural economics approach - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Rachel McCloy (University of Reading)
Patricia Riddell (University of Reading)

Symposium: Second life

Students' Avatar creation and experiences of learning in a virtual world - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Jane Guiller (Glasgow Caledonian University)

Real benefits of Second Life: development of a virtual conference centre and evaluation of academic tutorials within Second Life for psychology students - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Christine Dancey (University of East London)
Elizabeth Attree (University of East London)
Joan Painter (University of East London)
Gemma McLean (Gemixin Limited)

Psychology learning and teaching in virtual worlds: the PREVIEW-Psych project - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Simon Bignell (University of Derby)
Vanessa Parson (Aston University)

Using 'Second Life' to support experiential learning - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Jeff Gavin (University of Bath)
Mark Brosnan (University of Bath)
Richard Joiner (University of Bath)
Workshop: Teaching qualitative research methods

Demonstrating new resources for teaching qualitative methods at undergraduate level - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pdf)

Sarah Riley (University of Bath)
Mike Forrester (University of Kent)
Stephen Gibson (York St John University)
Nollaig Frost (Middlesex University)
Kathryn Kinmond (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Sally Wiggins (University of Strathclyde)
(TQRMUL Working Group members)

11.00 – 11.45

Refreshments
11.45 - 12.45 Clinical psychology training

Evaluation of a rating scale assessing trainee clinical psychologists' clinical skills in-vivo - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Alison Tweed (University of Leicester)
Rebecca Graber (University of Leeds)

Peer group supervision: developing a DVD for trainee clinical psychologists - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

David Green (University of Leeds)
Jacqui Akhurst (York St John University)

Sandwich and other work based learning opportunities

Managing change: the experience of implementing a psychology work placement year - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Hazel Dewart (University of Westminster)
John Colwell(University of Westminster)
Jo Borill (University of Westminster)

No regrets? Measuring the relative benefits of a psychology placement year at graduation and beyond - Abstract (pdf)

Elisabeth Moores (Aston University)
Peter Reddy (Aston University)
Paul Mobey (Aston University)

Panel: Applying the principles of psychology to learning and teaching - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Panel Members:
Jesse Martin (Bangor University)
Annie Trapp (Psychology Network)
Wally Karnilowicz (Victoria University)
Chris Atherton (University of Central Lancashire)

12.45 – 1.45

 Lunch with posters
1.45 - 2.45 Critical thinking

What is critical thinking? an exploration of students' and lecturers' understandings to develop a critical thinking toolkit - Abstract (pdf)

Edward Stupple (University of Derby)
Frances Maratos (University of Derby)
James Elander (University of Derby)
Elaine Duro (University of Derby)

Supporting critical thinking as a core disciplinary criterion - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pdf)

Steve Draper (University of Glasgow)
Stephany Biello (University of Glasgow)

Discussion: Building connections

Student and staff mobility in psychology education - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pdf)

Peter Reddy (Aston University)
Caprice Lantz (HEA Psychology Network)

Show and tell: Web based resources to support psychology teaching

Five presentations (five minutes each) will be gven during the first half of this session to showcase web based resources, providing the opportunity for interaction with the resources by delegates for the remainder of the session and throughout the refreshment break which immediately follows. These resources include:

The development and evaluation of an elearning module introducing risk assessment and risk management to forensic psychology masters students - Abstract (pdf)

Sarah Brown (Coventry University)

The development of a web-based learning resource for teaching conceptural and historical issues in psychology - Abstract (pdf)

Geoff Bunn (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Alan Collins (Lancaster University)

Multiple choice test administration and feedback to students: an automated system - Abstract (pdf)

Jesse Martin (Bangor University)
Sion-Wyn Morris (Bangor University)

What can psychologypracticals.com offer the average lecturer? - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Richard Plant (Psychology Network)
Naomi Craig ( Psychology Network)
Annie Trapp (Psychology Network)

The Psychological Test Resource and the Individual Difference Practical Cook-Book - Abstract (pdf)

John Maltby (University of Leicester)
2.45 - 3.30

Refreshments
3.30 - 5.00 Developing 21st century psychology graduates

Enhancing employability: a serious game for psychology undergraduates - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (ppt)

Rachel Mulvey (University of East London)
Christine Dancey (University of East London)
Gemma McLean (Gemixin Limited)

What can I do with a 3-year psychology degree? Encouraging active career engagement in undergraduate psychology - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Julie Hansen (Queensland University of Technology)
Greg Thorne (University of the Sunshine Coast)
Erin O'Connor (University of Minnesota)
Shari Walsh (Queensland University of Technology)

Employability, situated learning and liberal education - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)

Peter Reddy (Aston University)
Peer Mentoring

The extended induction in psychology: supporting the transitition to university through peer-mentoring - Abstract (pdf) - Presentation (pptx)
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