PSYC Survivors: Transitioning students into the Psychology programme

Presenters: Marc Wilson, Tash Buist and Nicola Panapa

Vision - Motivations

• analysis of PSYC 121 and 122 pass rates• review of PSYC 232/325 • graduate and postgraduate numbers• equity groups for PSYC

Development - Phase 1

• concept• buy-in• boot camp – PSYC Survivor• broad scope – ultimate fantasy list

Phase 2 – Focus

• focus on PSYC specific skills• emphasis scientific aspect of psychology• content that had clear application to learning• jigsaw learning approach – memory assessment• full university experience

Key Learning Objectives

• for students to view PSYC as a science• introduction to lab report writing• introduction to statistics – numbers are fun!• introduction to the process of research

Phase 3 - Logistics

• staffing and resources? • inclusion of student support services• recruitment and application process• balanced programme?

Three Key Threads

• social interaction/cohesion • psychology specific skills and content• transferrable study skills

Measures - Outcomes

• post-programme evaluation• mid year survey with ‘PSYC Survivor Reunion

Special’ • survivor lab• tracking students progress in PSYC 121

Future?

Acknowledgements

• Tribal Leaders (Sarah Bradbury, Josh Faulkner, Mevagh Sanson, Agnes Szabo)

• PSYC Survivor Committee (Gina Grimshaw, Deirdre Brown, Steven Prime, James Liu, Tash Buist and Nicola Panapa)

• PSYC Students & Staff• Students Services on Campus (Student Health, Student

Learning, staff in SEAD and FHSS, Rec Centre, Liz Richardson, Awhina, Te Putahi Atawhai, The Library, Disabilities Support, Student Recruitment)

Questions?