2020-2021 / PSYC5893-1

Evaluation methods in clinical child psychology : discussion, observation and questionnaires

Duration

30h Th, 30h Pr

Number of credits

 Master in psychology (120 ECTS)6 crédits 
 University certificate in clinical psychology with a focus on psychopathology6 crédits 

Lecturer

Substitute(s)

Xavier Schmitz

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

In this course, different evaluation techniques of child's functioning will be introduced to the students. First, research methods in developmental psychology will be discussed: different types of studies and techniques (strange situation, A non B errror, habituation, visual preference, operant conditioning, etc.). Then, the main principles of the clinical evaluation in children's will be recalled. Finally, the interview techniques (non-directive, structured, semi-structured), observation (naturalist, controlled) and questionnaire (self-administered, hetero-questionnaire, social desirability) will be developed in more details. Several assessment tools in child psychology will be presented. This will provide a working basis for the practical work in which the student will have to assess a child and his family using these different tools. An assessment report will be produced.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The main objectives are - to practice using different psychological assessments for the child and the parents - to use them with a family - to write an assessment report.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

The lessons are organised in two part
- Q1: face-to-face
- Q2: supervision by eCampus + peer-reviewing.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

- Alternating courses
- Podcast broadcast

Recommended or required readings

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

- Oral exam (50%)
- Compiling and writing an assessment report based on a meeting with a family. (50%)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Xavier Schmitz : xavier.schmitz@uliege.be