Understanding Psychological Literacy in the UK: Insights from Professor Julie Hulme
Delve into the concept of psychological literacy and its evolution in the UK through the lens of Professor Julie Hulme. Explore contested definitions, historical perspectives, and key changes in teaching pedagogy for enhancing psychological literacy. Gain insights into the implications for personal, professional, and societal well-being, as well as employability and community engagement.
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Psychological literacy in the UK: Outcomes and pedagogy Professor Julie Hulme (she/her): Julie.Hulme@ntu.ac.uk; @JulieH_Psyc https://higherpsyched.home.blog/ Note: most references on slides are hyperlinked for your convenience
Outline What do we mean by psychological literacy? Developments in the UK Implications for teaching pedagogic frailty and resilience Provocation Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 2
What do we mean by psychological literacy? Contested definitions and understandings (Newell, 2020) The general capacity to adaptively and intentionally apply psychology to meet personal, professional and societal needs (Cranney et al, 2012). Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 3
Psychological literacy in the UK a brief history 2011 Trapp et al, Future of Undergraduate Psychology (UK) Report 2013 AdvanceHE report on employability; introductory guide to psychological literacy; compendium of case studies. 2016 revised QAA subject benchmark and BPS accreditation criteria introduce psychological literacy into UK standards for the first time 2021 Harris et al. (2021) students unaware of term, but value and are developing the attributes associated with psychological literacy 2023 new QAA subject benchmark is coming out soon! strong emphasis on psychological literacy Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 4
Key changes from the previous Subject Benchmark Statement include a revised structure for the Statement which includes the introduction of cross-cutting themes of: equality, diversity and inclusion education for sustainable development employability, entrepreneurship and enterprise education a comprehensive review updating the context and purposes of Psychology, including course design and content in order to inform and underpin the revised benchmark standards. Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 5
Personal mental health and wellbeing; self-awareness; reflection; accessibility; inclusion; belonging. Professional employability and entrepreneurship; psychology and non-psychology career pathways; work experience; employer engagement. Societal community psychology, decolonial perspectives, sustainable development goals, structural inequalities. THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org) Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 6
What is higher education for? The aim of education is not only to prepare students for productive careers, but also to enable them to live lives of dignity and purpose; not only to generate new knowledge, but to help shape a citizenry that can promote the public good. Thus, higher education s vision must be widened if the nation is to be rescued from the problems that threaten to diminish permanently the quality of life. (Boyer, 1990, p77-78). Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 7
Implications for psychology educators (Hulme & Cranney, 2021; Hulme, 2014) Curriculum development and constructive alignment learning outcomes, teaching and learning activities, assessment that scaffold learning towards psychological literacy. Professional development needs especially for academics who have followed traditional psychology education pathways to date. Role modelling psychological literacy in our practice with students. Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 8
Overcoming pedagogic frailty (Hulme & Winstone, 2017) Evidence-based approaches to innovation pedagogic/SOTL literature, evaluation, networks scientist-educators. Ethical and values-based innovation students as co-creators, duty of care, contingency plans Professional competence continuing professional development, scholarship, peer observation. Academics as professional learners! Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 9
Provocation: We must innovate to create psychology education that is truly inclusive, and prepares students to thrive and make a difference in an uncertain future. We have a responsibility to empower our students with psychological literacy. See also: Cranney et al. (2022) Nottingham Trent University | Psychological literacy in the UK 10
Thank you! ntu.ac.uk
