Dear Students,

Welcome to our tutorial courses! I'm thrilled to embark on this learning journey with each and every one of you.

Before we delve into the materials, I'd like to address a few important points. I strongly recommend that you consider purchasing the 6th edition of the prescribed book for a comprehensive understanding. This is a high risk module with a heavy workload. Play it safe. Also, it is cheaper to buy the book than failing and re-registering. Take no risks.

Additionally, as you navigate through Chapters 3 to 7, particularly on psychometric properties, you might find it challenging initially. But trust me, with patience and dedication, comprehension improves significantly, making the rest of the material more engaging and easier to grasp.

Now, concerning my online course materials, please note that they're not available for download. This measure is in place to safeguard intellectual property, and I deeply appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Remember, the course contents will remain accessible throughout the year. Your membership will expire on the due date of the exam portfolio, ensuring you have ample time to absorb and apply what you've learned.

Let's embark on this educational journey together, supporting and inspiring one another every step of the way. Here's to a successful and enriching experience ahead!

Warm regards,

Irene

Outline:

Theme 1: Psychometric Theory

Understand the foundations of psychological testing:

- Key Concepts: 

  - Reliability & Validity  

  - Norm-referenced vs. Criterion-referenced measures  

  - Psychometric bias & test equivalence  

  - Test development, adaptation, and cross-cultural translation  

- Resources: 

  - Foxcroft & de Kock (2023): Ch. 2 (2.4.4.1) Employment Equity Act; Ch. 3 (only 3.6), 4, 5, 6, 7  

  - Articles: Gadd & Phipps (2012), Gradidge & De Jager (2011), Hill et al. (2013), Oosthuizen & Phipps (2012), Van Wijk et al. (2024), Cromhout et al. (2023).

Heads-up: Sections 3.2, 3.3 & 3.5 in Ch. 3 cover stats basics - not part of the syllabus, but useful for background if needed.

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Theme 2: Types of Psychological Assessment Measures

Explore different kinds of assessment tools:

- Focus Areas:  

  - Cognitive ability & personality theories  

  - Types of tests and their purposes  

  - Choosing suitable measures for assessment batteries  

  - Know a few test examples (no need to memorise all)  

Resources: 

  - Foxcroft & de Kock (2023): Ch. 10, 12, 13 (13.2), 15 (15.2 & 15.3)  

  - Articles: Bar-On (2006), Costa et al. (2001)  

Note: Ch. 14 on tech-based assessment is not examinable but good to be aware of.

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Theme 3: Applying Assessment in Context

See how assessments are used in real-world settings:

Contexts Covered: 

  - Early Childhood  

  - Educational Settings  

  - Organisational Contexts  

What You'll Learn:

  - Test selection for different contexts  

  - Administering tests & interpreting scores  

  - Providing feedback  

  - Applying knowledge to case studies  

If you have any questions or concerns on academic or admin/site-related issues, I'm an email away. c9c.tutorials@gmail.com

I will create a WhatsApp group for academic/admin chats towards the end of March when registration closes. Send me your phone number if you're interested in joining and interacting with your peers.

Kindest,

Irene

Theme 1

1. Gadd & Phipps (2012)

2. Gradidge & De Jager (2011)

3. Hill et al. (2013)  

4. Oosthuizen & Phipps (2012)

5. Cromhout et al. (2023)

6. Van Wijk et al. (2024)

All articles are found in Resources link in the Menu bar.

Theme 2

1. Bar-On (2006) 

2. Costa, Terracciano, & McCrae (2001)

Theme 3

1. Meisels & Atkins Burnett (1999)

2. Van Eeden, De Beer & Coetzee (2001)

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Useful sites for Industrial/workplace assessments:

Potential unlimited. (2015). Assessment for selection https://potential-unlimited.co.za/psychological-assessments-2/

Psi Systems CC. (2015). PibSpeex. from http://www.pibspeex.com/