Psychology curricula for non-psychologists: Round table discussion of the framework proposed by the EFPA Board of Educational Affairs

Dutke, S (Stephan)
University of Münster

 

Submission type

Round Table Discussion

Scheduled

Sinzendorfzaal, 27-09-2019, 09:00 - 10:30

Keywords

curriculum development, psychology for non-psychologists

Summary

Teaching psychology as a minor subject in non-psychology study programs may contribute to the scientific and professional competencies of the students as well as to the understanding of psychology in the public. The EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations) Board of Educational Affairs proposed a framework for developing psychology curricula for students of other disciplines than psychology (https://doi.org/10.1177/1475725718810929). Five suggestions for guiding curriculum development were proposed: Psychology curricula for non-psychology students should be (a) specific to the profession of the target group, (b) specific to the needs and (c) work processes of the target group, and (d) limited to the professional field of the target group. Curricula should (e) maintain the depth and multi-perspectivity required for understanding psychological phenomena. The authors (Stephan Dutke, Helen Bakker, Lenka Sokolová, Iva Stuchlikova. Sergio Salvatore, & Ioulia Papageorgi) invite all colleagues involved or interested in teaching psychology to non-psychology students to discuss the framework, its implications, advantages, and risks. We are especially interested in all aspects of practical applicability against the background of existing curricula or teaching concepts. The discussion will be structured by a short introduction and guiding questions.

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