Psychology 3301G-001

Clinical Psychology

If there is a discrepancy between the outline posted below and the outline posted on the OWL course website, the latter shall prevail.

 

Revised Jan 6, 2022

WESTERN UNIVERSITY

LONDON               CANADA

Department of Psychology

2021 - 2022

 

Psychology 3301G    Section 001

Clinical Psychology

 

 

  • CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

 

This course offers a survey of major topics in clinical psychology, including assessment and intervention approaches; experimental psychopathology; ethical, professional and theoretical issues; and emerging trends.

 

Antirequisite: Psychology 2301A/B.

 

Antirequisites are courses that overlap sufficiently in content that only one can be taken for credit. If you take a course that is an antirequisite to a course previously taken, you will lose credit for the earlier course, regardless of the grade achieved in the most recent course.

 

Prerequisite: Psychology 2820E or both Psychology 2800E and Psychology 2810, and one of Psychology 2310A/B or Psychology 2320A/B.

 

3 lecture hours; Course Weight: 0.5

 

Unless you have either the prerequisites for this course or written special permission from your Dean to enrol in it, you may be removed from this course and it will be deleted from your record. This decision may not be appealed. You will receive no adjustment to your fees in the event that you are dropped from a course for failing to have the necessary prerequisites.

 

 

2.0  COURSE INFORMATION

 

       Instructor: Adam T. Newton, MSc, Lecturer             

       Office and Phone Number: Westminster Hall, Room 60K     

       Office Hours: Tuesdays 1PM to 3PM & by appointment                   

       Email: anewton9@uwo.ca                                                  

 

       Teaching Assistant: Abbigail Kinnear            

       Office: TBD                                                 

       Office Hours: Via appointment                                

       Email: akinnear@uwo.ca                                        

 

       Time and Location of Classes: Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30PM; UCC-54B

 

       Delivery Method: In-Person*

 

* Course delivery with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic

 

Although the intent is for this course to be delivered in-person, the changing COVID-19 landscape may necessitate some or all of the course to be delivered online, either synchronously (i.e., at the times indicated in the timetable) or asynchronously (e.g., posted on OWL for students to view at their convenience).  The grading scheme will not change.  Any assessments affected will be conducted online as determined by the course instructor.

 

 

 

When deemed necessary, tests and examinations in this course will be conducted using a remote proctoring service.  By taking this course, you are consenting to the use of this software and acknowledge that you will be required to provide personal information (including some biometric data) and the session will be recorded.  Completion of this course will require you to have a reliable internet connection and a device that meets the technical requirements for this service.  More information about this remote proctoring service, including technical requirements, is available on Western’s Remote Proctoring website at: https://remoteproctoring.uwo.ca

 

Students who are in emotional/mental distress should refer to Health and Wellness @Western https://www.uwo.ca/health/ for a complete list of options about how to obtain help.

 

Please contact the course instructor if you require material in an alternate format or if you require any other arrangements to make this course more accessible to you. You may also wish to contact Student Accessibility Services (formerly known as Services for Students with Disabilities) at 519-661-2147.

 

3.0  TEXTBOOK

 

Lee, C. M., & Hunsley, J. (2018). Introduction to Clinical Psychology: an Evidence-based Approach (4th ed.). Wiley.

ISBN: 978-1-119-40306-7

 

Note: additional readings (e.g., journal articles) may be assigned throughout the course. These readings will be available either through UWO Library Services or on OWL.

 

4.0  COURSE OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

This course will provide an overview of the field of clinical psychology covering:

  • Definitions and history of clinical psychology
  • Clinical psychology research methods
  • Psychopathology and abnormal behaviour
  • Clinical assessment including clinical diagnosis and the assessment of intelligence, personality and behaviour
  • Intervention methods used by clinical psychologists
  • A review of subspecialties within clinical psychology including health, neuropsychology, forensic, paediatric and child psychology
  • Current professional issues and training in clinical psychology.

 

Lectures, online discussions, and assignments will complement material presented in the textbook. During the online discussion, the instructors will post questions to facilitate understanding of aspects related to the week’s topic.

 

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

Learning Outcome

Learning Activity

Assessment

Depth and Breadth of Knowledge.

  • Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in clinical psychology
  • Articulate the concepts and current states of knowledge in clinical psychology

Readings

 

Lectures

 

Independent research of journal articles for written assignments

 

Participation

Midterm & Final Exams

 

Essay Assignment

 

Participation

Knowledge of Methodologies.

  • Access, interpret, and critically evaluate appropriate research in clinical psychology
  • Identify and critically discuss implications of information relevant to clinical psychology in academic articles and scholarly publications

Readings

Lectures

Independent research of journal articles for written assignments

Participation in class discussions

Essay Assignment

Participation

Op-Ed Assignment

Facilitated Discussion

 

Application of Knowledge.

  • Use evidence to support claims in written work
  • Engage in critical scholarly discussions and debate on clinical psychology topics and utilize course material to critically assess a controversial issue in clinical psychology
  • Generate a creative/novel situation to real life scholarly issues
  • Critically evaluate the presentation of scientific ideas/scholarly material

Readings

Independent research of journal articles for written assignments

 

Participation in class discussions

Participation

Essay Assignment

Op-Ed Assignment

Facilitated Discussion

Midterm & Final Exams

Communication Skills.

  • Communicate (in writing) accurately, clearly, and logically using the discourse of within clinical psychology
  • Present and critically discuss scientific findings and their implications (in writing and verbally)

Participation in class discussions

 

Essay Assignment

 

Op-Ed Assignment

Facilitated Discussion

Participation

 

Essay Assignment

 

Op-Ed Assignment

 

Facilitated Discussion

Awareness of Limits of Knowledge.

  • Recognize the limits of one’s own knowledge and the knowledge within clinical psychology, and how this might influence the analysis and interpretations of broader issues
  • Identify and discuss research issues in need of further investigation
  • Discuss and critically evaluate a current issue in clinical psychology using scholarly sources

Readings

 

Lectures

 

Independent research of journal articles for written assignments

Essay Assignment

 

Op-Ed Assignment

 

Facilitated Discussion

 

Participation

Autonomy and Professional Capacity.

  • Demonstrate initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability
  • Demonstrate respect to classmates

Participation in class discussions

Essay Assignment

Op-Ed Assignment

Facilitated Discussion

Essay Assignment

Op-Ed Assignment

Facilitated Discussion

 

 

5.0  EVALUATION

 

PARTICIPATION (12%)

 

Participation should be a natural extension of your preparation for class and demonstrates your knowledge and application of the course material. Each lecture will have at least one participation component. These components can include (but are not limited to): class discussions, non-graded quizzes, discussions of case studies, etc.

 

Your participation grade will be based on your instructor’s assessment of the quality of your effort and participation. Quality participation is a reflection of your mastery of required readings and reflected in thoughtful questioning, raising points/issues you encounter in the reading, and your involvement in the class.

 

Evaluation: A mark for class participation will be assigned for each class. You will receive feedback at least by the mid-term and again at the end of the course. Class participation will count for 12% of the course grade. You must attend class to receive a participation grade for that class, but attending class alone is not sufficient to receive full participation marks (see 5.1. Policy on Missing Course Work).

 

OP-ED ASSIGNMENT (14%) & FACILITATED DISCUSSION (4%)

 

This assignment contains two connected components: (1) A written op-ed assignment worth 14% of your final grade and due on February 15th, 2021 and (2) A short, oral facilitated discussion with the class, worth 4% of your final grade.

 

       (1) Op-Ed Assignment (14%)

You will be required to submit a written op-ed on a topic in clinical psychology of your choice. The paper should follow the typical style of an op-ed (for a guide, see: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/files/hks-communications-program/files/new_seglin_how_to_write_an_oped_1_25_17_7.pdf).

Your op-ed can be a maximum of 750 words long, excluding title page and references. You are to use APA formatting throughout the paper, reference section, and in-text citations; however, no abstract is required. The use of the first person (i.e., “I”) is allowed and encouraged for this assignment. However, refrain from disclosing personal experiences with mental health problems or other personal health-related information.

 

You are also permitted to write about the same issue/topic in your op-ed assignment, as you do for your Essay Assignment (described below).

 

A good op-ed will demonstrate application of your knowledge of clinical psychology, its current issues, and research, strong written communication skills, and the awareness of your own and the field of Clinical Psychology’s limits of knowledge. Strong op-ed papers have clearly defined arguments, are clearly written, are logical, and are engaging.

 

       Evaluation. For this Op-Ed assignment, you will be graded on:

  • Clarity of topic & theme
  • Quality of demonstrated knowledge of the relevant research
  • Adherence to APA style & formatting requirements
  • Demonstrated critical and logical thinking
  • Quality of writing & communication style

 

       (2) Facilitated Discussion (4%)

You will be required to lead a short, oral discussion on your topic and op-ed. This discussion will last 5-10 minutes and will be scheduled during class time from March 8th to April 4th. You are required to provide a brief overview of your op-ed and its main arguments and to come prepared with at least 3 questions to ask the class to facilitate this brief discussion. You should also be prepared with some relevant background knowledge about your questions (such as relevant research you included in your op-ed) to encourage conversation.

 

Refrain from disclosing personal experiences with mental health problems or other personal health-related information.

 

If you choose, you may ask the instructor to distribute your op-ed assignment to your classmates via OWL prior to your facilitated discussion.

 

       The date of your Facilitated Discussion will be assigned in class on prior to Reading Week.

 

       Evaluation. For this Facilitated Discussion, you will be graded on:

  • The quality of your prepared questions
  • Demonstrated respectful communication with classmates
  • Clarity of oral communication
  • Demonstrated critical thinking

 

 

ESSAY ASSIGNMENT (25%)

 

You will be required to submit a paper that reviews a topic in clinical psychology of your choice. The paper should follow an essay format, which means it should contain an introduction with a thesis statement, a main body detailing the research and references to support the statement, and a summarizing conclusion. Your paper can be a maximum of 12 pages long, excluding title page and references (1 inch margins, double spaced, 12-point font).

 

You will review empirical research and theory related to your chosen topic. You must cite at least 10 empirical journal articles or book chapters in your paper. Many psychology journals can be accessed online through Western Libraries, and your course textbook has a list of major journals relevant to clinical psychology that you may find useful. Format your paper, references, and in text citations according to APA style (7th ed): these guidelines are available online through Western Libraries under “Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.” The overall format of your paper should follow the APA style guidelines, but you do not need to include an abstract.

 

 

Some suggested journal sources:

American Psychologist

Annual Review of Clinical Psychology

Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

British Journal of Clinical Psychology

British Medical Journal

Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Clinical Psychology Review

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

Development and Psychopathology

Journal of Abnormal Psychology

Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Journal of Child Clinical Psychology

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Journal of Clinical Psychology

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Journal of the American Medical Association: Psychiatry

Journal of Pediatrics

Psychological Assessment

Psychological Bulletin

 

 

A good paper demonstrates evidence of critical thinking and discussion. Therefore, a good paper is not only a summary of the findings and opinions of others. Critical thinking involves comparison and contrast of related points from different sources, or discussion of the strengths and weakness of arguments, evidence, and theory. In order to incorporate critical discussion in your paper, you may wish to choose a topic in clinical psychology where there is conflicting evidence, different theories, or different expert opinions. You should also choose a topic that you can cover in sufficient detail in 12 pages. If you find that your topic of interest is too broad, you may choose a narrower or more specific issue within this topic for your paper. Conversely, if you can find almost nothing in the empirical literature on clinical psychology to address your topic of interest, you should choose a different area or expand your focus.

 

Note: you must upload your written assignments in a format that can be read by others. A *.docx (Microsoft Word format), *.rtf (rich text format) or *.PDF (portable document format) is recommended.

 

Evaluation.

Papers will be graded based on:

1) Accuracy and clear understanding of the research and relevant surrounding issues

2) Critical evaluation and discussion of the empirical research

3) Organization and logic in the presentation of points and discussion, and overall writing style

4) Quality and relevance of references selected for the paper

5) Overall quality and sophistication of ideas

 

EXAMS

 

MIDTERM EXAM (20%)

 

The Midterm Exam will cover all material from lectures 1-6 & assigned readings (textbook chapters, journal articles). Your mark on the Midterm Exam is worth 20% of your final grade.

 

Date: March 5, 2022

Start Time: TBD

Duration: 2 hours

Location: TBD

 

FINAL EXAM (25%)

 

The Final Exam is non-cumulative and will cover lectures 7-12 & assigned readings (textbook chapters, journal articles). Your mark on the Final Exam is worth 25% of your final grade.

 

 

5.1 POLICY ON MISSING COURSEWORK

 

Participation

You must be in class to earn a participation mark for that week. Absence from class will result in a participation grade of zero for that class unless your absence is excused by your faculty via a Self-Reported Absence or academic considerations from your faculty academic counselling office. If your absence from a tutorial is excused, that tutorial session will be omitted from your participation grade calculation.

 

Op-Ed Assignment

The Op-Ed Assignment is due on Tuesday February 15th, 2022, at 11:59 PM. Op-Ed Assignments that are not submitted by this deadline will receive a grade of zero. However, submission of a Self-Reported Absence will extend your deadline by exactly 48 hours, after which your op-ed is due (i.e., by Thursday February 17th at 11:59 PM). If you receive academic considerations from your faculty academic counselling office (e.g., due to illness), that extension will vary.

 

Facilitated Discussion

If you do not attend your scheduled Facilitated Discussion date without a Self-Reported Absence or academic considerations from your faculty academic counselling office, you will receive a grade of zero for this component. If you have received an accommodation, please contact the instructor and your Facilitated Discussion will be rescheduled.

 

Essay Assignment

The essay is due on Friday, April 8th, 2022, at 11:59 PM. Essays that are not submitted by this deadline will receive a grade of zero. However, submission of a Self-Reported Absence will extend your deadline by exactly 48 hours, after which your essay is due (i.e., by Sunday April 10th at 11:59 PM). If you receive academic considerations from your faculty academic counselling office (e.g., due to illness), that extension will vary.

 

Midterm & Final Exam

If you are unable to write an exam at the scheduled time, you must receive permission to write a make-up exam from your faculty, either by submitting a Self-Reported Absence (midterm exam only) or by submitting documentation to your faculty academic counselling office to receive academic considerations. A student who misses an exam without permission from their faculty will be assigned a grade of zero for the exam.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Because this is an essay course, as per Senate Regulations, you must pass the essay components to pass the course. That is, the average mark for your written assignments (i.e., the average of your Op-Ed Assignment & Essay Assignment) must be at least 50%.

 

This course is exempt from the Senate requirement that students receive assessment of their work accounting for at least 15% of their final grade at least three full days before the date of the deadline for withdrawal from a course without academic penalty.

 

 

The expectation for course grades within the Psychology Department is that they will be distributed around the following averages:

 

70%      1000-level to 2099-level courses

72%      2100-2999-level courses

75%      3000-level courses

80%      4000-level courses

 

The Psychology Department follows Western’s grading guidelines, which are as follows (see: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/general/grades_undergrad.pdf)

 

A+        90-100              One could scarcely expect better from a student at this level

A          80-89                Superior work that is clearly above average

B          70-79                Good work, meeting all requirements, and eminently satisfactory

C          60-69                Competent work, meeting requirements

D          50-59                Fair work, minimally acceptable

F          below 50           Fail

 

Note that in the event that course grades are significantly higher or lower than these averages, instructors may be required to make adjustments to course grades. Such adjustment might include the normalization of one or more course components and/or the re-weighting of various course components.

 

Policy on Grade Rounding: Please note that although course grades within the Psychology Department are rounded to the nearest whole number, no further grade rounding will be done. No additional assignments will be offered to enhance a final grade; nor will requests to change a grade because it is needed for a future program be considered. To maximize your grade, do your best on each and every assessment within the course.

 

6.0  ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION SCHEDULE

 

Evaluation

Dates/Deadlines

Grading Weight

Participation

Each class

12%

Op-Ed Assignment

February 15, 2022

14%

Facilitated Discussion

To be assigned
(March 8 to April 4)

4%

Essay Assignment

April 8, 2022

25%

Midterm Exam

Saturday March 5, 2022

20%

Final Exam

To be scheduled during the final exam period

25%

 

 

 

7.0  CLASS SCHEDULE

 

Week

Date

Topics

Text chapters

1

Jan 11

What is Clinical Psychology?

History of Clinical Psychology

Ch 1

Ch 2 (pp 27-43 only)

2

Jan 18

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology Classification and Diagnosis

Ch 4

Ch 3

3

Jan 25

Overview of Major Theoretical Models in Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Ch 5

Online articles

(see OWL)

4

Feb 1

Assessment: Interviewing & Observation

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Ch 6

Ch 8

5

Feb 8

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Ch 7

6

Feb 15

Assessment: Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Review for Midterm Exam

Op-Ed Assignment Due on OWL

Ch 9

 

Feb 22

Reading Week (No Class)

 

7

Mar 1

Prevention

Ch 10

 

Mar 5

MIDTERM

Start Time: 1PM

Duration: 2 hours

Location: P&AB 106

 

8

Mar 8

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

 

Ch 11

Ch 12

9

Mar 15

Intervention: Children and Adolescents & Pediatric Psychology

Ch 13

10

Mar 22

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Ch 14

11

Mar 29

Recent Advances, Issues, and Trends in Clinical Psychology

Online articles

(see OWL)

12

Apr 4

Health, Neuropsychology & Forensic Psychology

Becoming a Clinical Psychologist

Review for Final Exam

Ch 15

Ch 2 (pp 43-47 only)

Appendix 2

Apr 8

Essay Assignment Due on OWL

Apr 10-30

Final Exam as Scheduled

 

 

 

8.0  Land Acknowledgement

 

We acknowledge that Western University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron peoples, on lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796 and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum.

 

With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers. We acknowledge historical and ongoing injustices that Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Métis and Inuit) endure in Canada, and we accept responsibility as a public institution to contribute toward revealing and correcting miseducation, as well as renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous communities through our teaching, research and community service.

 

 

9.0  STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC OFFENCES

 

Students are responsible for understanding the nature and avoiding the occurrence of plagiarism and other scholastic offences. Plagiarism and cheating are considered very serious offences because they undermine the integrity of research and education. Actions constituting a scholastic offence are described at the following link: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/scholastic_discipline_undergrad.pdf

 

As of Sept. 1, 2009, the Department of Psychology will take the following steps to detect scholastic offences. All multiple-choice tests and exams will be checked for similarities in the pattern of responses using reliable software, and records will be made of student seating locations in all tests and exams. All written assignments will be submitted to TurnItIn, a service designed to detect and deter plagiarism by comparing written material to over 5 billion pages of content located on the Internet or in TurnItIn’s databases. All papers submitted for such checking will be included as source documents in the reference database for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of papers subsequently submitted to the system. Use of the service is subject to the licensing agreement, currently between Western and Turnitin.com (http://www.turnitin.com).

 

Computer-marked multiple-choice tests and/or exams will be subject to submission for similarity review by software that will check for unusual coincidences in answer patterns that may indicate cheating.

 

In classes that involve the use of a personal response system (PRS), data collected using the PRS will only be used in a manner consistent to that described in this outline. It is the instructor’s responsibility to make every effort to ensure that data remain confidential. However, students should be aware that as with all forms of electronic communication, privacy is not guaranteed. Your PRS login credentials are for your sole use only. Students attempting to use another student’s credentials to submit data through the PRS may be subject to academic misconduct proceedings.

 

Possible penalties for a scholastic offence include failure of the assignment/exam, failure of the course, suspension from the University, and expulsion from the University.

 

10.0      POLICY ON THE USE OF EXAM PROCTORING SOFTWARE

 

When examinations and tests cannot be given in person (e.g., in courses coded as Distance Studies; in the event of a lockdown order), they may be conducted using either a monitoring platform such as Zoom or a remote proctoring service, such as Proctorio. If Zoom is used for exam invigilation, you will be required to keep your camera on for the entire session, hold up your student card for identification purposes, and share your screen with the invigilator if asked to do so at any time during the exam. The exam session using Zoom will not be recorded.*

If a remote proctoring service is used, the service will require you to provide personal information (including some biometric data). The session will be recorded. The instructor will alert you to the use of this software as close as possible to the start of the term, however, in the event that in-person exams are unexpectedly canceled, you may only be given notice of the use of a proctoring service a short time in advance. More information about remote proctoring is available in the Online Proctoring Guidelines. Please ensure you are familiar with any proctoring service’s technical requirements before the exam. Additional guidance is available at the following link: https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/onlineproctorguidelines.pdf

 

* Please note that Zoom servers are located outside Canada. If you would prefer to use only your first name or a nickname to login to Zoom, please provide this information to the instructor in advance of the test or examination. See this link for technical requirements: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us  

 

11.0 POLICY ON ACCOMMODATION FOR ILLNESS OR OTHER ABSENCES

 

Western’s policy on Accommodation for Medical Illness can be found at:
http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/PolicyPages.cfm?PolicyCategoryID=1&Command=showCategory&SelectedCalendar=Live&ArchiveID=#Page_12

 

The full policy for consideration for absences can be accessed at: https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/Academic_Consideration_for_absences.pdf

 

If you experience an extenuating circumstance (e.g., illness, injury) sufficiently significant to temporarily make you unable to meet academic requirements, you may request accommodation through the following routes:

  1. Submitting a Self-Reported Absence form (for circumstances that are expected to resolve within 48 hours);
  2. For medical absences, submitting a Student Medical Certificate (SMC) signed by a licensed medical or mental health practitioner in order to be eligible for Academic Consideration;
  • For non-medical absences, submitting appropriate documentation (e.g., obituary, police report, accident report, court order, etc.) to Academic Counselling in their Faculty of registration in order to be eligible for academic consideration. Students are encouraged to contact their Academic Counselling unit to clarify what documentation is appropriate.

 

Students must see the Academic Counsellor and submit all required documentation in order to be approved for certain accommodation. The self-reported absence form must be submitted before the exam/coursework deadline in order to be valid. It may NOT be used for absences longer than 48 hours; coursework/tests/exams/etc., worth more than 30% of the final grade; or exams scheduled in the December or April final-exam periods: http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/procedures/medical_accommodation.html

 

Students seeking academic consideration:

  • are advised to consider carefully the implications of postponing tests or midterm exams or delaying handing in work;  
  • are encouraged to make appropriate decisions based on their specific circumstances, recognizing that minor ailments (upset stomach) or upsets (argument with a friend) are not normally an appropriate basis for a self-reported absence;
  • must communicate with their instructors no later than 24 hoursafter the end of the period covered by either the self-reported absence or SMC, or immediately upon their return following a documented absence

 

Students seeking accommodation for religious purposes are advised to contact Academic Counselling at least three weeks prior to the religious event and as soon as possible after the start of the term.

 

12.0 Contingency Plan for Return to Lockdown: IN-Person & Blended classes

 

In the event of a COVID-19 resurgence or any other event that necessitates the course delivery moving away from face-to-face interaction, all remaining course content will be delivered entirely online, either synchronously (i.e., at the times indicated in the timetable) or asynchronously (e.g., posted on OWL for students to view at their convenience). The grading scheme will not change. Any remaining assessments will also be conducted online, as determined by the course instructor.

 

13.0      STATEMENTS CONCERNING ONLINE ETIQUETTE

 

In courses involving online interactions, the Psychology Department expects students to honour the following rules of etiquette:

  • please “arrive” to class on time
  • please use your computer and/or laptop if possible (as opposed to a cell phone or tablet)
  • please ensure that you are in a private location to protect the confidentiality of discussions in the event that a class discussion deals with sensitive or personal material
  • to minimize background noise, kindly mute your microphone for the entire class until you are invited to speak, unless directed otherwise
  • In classes larger than 30 participants please turn off your video camera for the entire class unless you are invited to speak
  • In classes of 30 students or fewer, where video chat procedures are being used, please be prepared to turn your video camera off at the instructor’s request if the internet connection becomes unstable
  • Unless invited by your instructor, do not share your screen in the meeting

 

The course instructor will act as moderator for the class and will deal with any questions from participants. To participate please consider the following:

  • If you wish to speak, use the “raise hand” function and wait for the instructor to acknowledge you before beginning your comment or question.
  • Please remember to unmute your microphone and turn on your video camera before speaking.
  • Self-identify when speaking.
  • Please remember to mute your mic and turn off your video camera after speaking (unless directed otherwise).

 

General considerations of “netiquette”:

  • Keep in mind the different cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the students in the course.
  • Be courteous toward the instructor, your colleagues, and authors whose work you are discussing.
  • Be respectful of the diversity of viewpoints that you will encounter in the class and in your readings. The exchange of diverse ideas and opinions is part of the scholarly environment. “Flaming” is never appropriate.
  • Be professional and scholarly in all online postings. Use proper grammar and spelling. Cite the ideas of others appropriately.

 

Note that disruptive behaviour of any type during online classes, including inappropriate use of the chat function, is unacceptable. Students found guilty of Zoom-bombing a class or of other serious online offenses may be subject to disciplinary measures under the Code of Student Conduct.

 

14.0 OTHER INFORMATION

 

Office of the Registrar: http://registrar.uwo.ca 

 

Student Development Services: www.sdc.uwo.ca

 

Please see the Psychology Undergraduate web site for information on the following:

http://psychology.uwo.ca/undergraduate/student_responsibilities/index.html

 

- Policy on Cheating and Academic Misconduct

- Procedures for Appealing Academic Evaluations

- Policy on Attendance

- Policy Regarding Makeup Exams and Extensions of Deadlines

- Policy for Assignments

- Short Absences

- Extended Absences

- Documentation

- Academic Concerns

- 2021-2022 Calendar References

 

If you wish to appeal a grade, please read the policy documentation at: https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/appealsundergrad.pdf

Please first contact the course instructor. If your issue is not resolved, you may make your appeal to the Undergraduate Chair in Psychology (psyugrd@uwo.ca).

 

Copyright Statement: Lectures and course materials, including power point presentations, outlines, videos and similar materials, are protected by copyright. You may take notes and make copies of course materials for your own educational use. You may not record lectures, reproduce (or allow others to reproduce), post or distribute any course materials publicly and/or for commercial purposes without the instructor’s written consent.

 

Policy on the Recording of Synchronous Sessions: Some or all of the remote learning sessions for this course (if scheduled) may be recorded. The data captured during these recordings may include your image, voice recordings, chat logs and personal identifiers (name displayed on the screen). The recordings will be used for educational purposes related to this course, including evaluations. The recordings may be disclosed to other individuals participating in the course for their private or group study purposes. Please contact the instructor if you have any concerns related to session recordings. Participants in this course are not permitted to privately record the sessions, except where recording is an approved accommodation, or the student has the prior written permission of the instructor.