Targeting Employability in the Psychology Curriculum: Contemporary Teaching and Learning Practices

Loutsiou, A (Anthi)¹, Latnz-Deaton, C (Caprice)^2
1University of Cyprus
²University of Bradford, Department of Psychology, Bradford, UK

 

Submission type

Round Table Discussion

Scheduled

Sinzendorfzaal, 26-09-2019, 09:00 - 10:30

Keywords

Employability, Active Learning, Curriculum, Career planning

Summary

Psychology is a versatile discipline that offers a broad preparation leading to multiple career paths within and outside the field. Indeed, in some countries as many as 80% of psychology graduates end up working outside psychology or in related fields. Additionally, the path towards becoming a psychologist in many countries is a long and indirect one.  Such challenges suggest that the psychology curriculum needs to incorporate elements of employability in order to facilitate students’ transitions from university to career. Participants with a special interest in employability are invited to attend this round table and will be encouraged to discuss topics such as (1) the role of psychology courses and programs in facilitating student’s career preparation, (2) common misconceptions about the field among psychology students, (3) emerging trends and challenges relating to employability of psychology students and (4) important job-related skills. Participants will also be asked to share successful learning/teaching practices and thoughts, ideas, and resources about key modules that can be embedded within the psychology curriculum/course to facilitate career preparation, bridge the gap between academia and industry, and promote mindful career decision making.   

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