first year psychology student induction dr julie castronovo – 1 st year tutor
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First Year PsychologyStudent Induction
Dr Julie Castronovo – 1st Year Tutor
Year 1 - Induction
Welcome!
Official welcome from our
Head of Department
Dr Jörg Richter
Year 1 - Induction
Year 1 Tutor
Who am I?
1st Year Tutor Student Liaison OfficerI am responsible for the general welfare of all first year students in Department of Psychology.
I am also in charge of improving student transition into university, from semester one to semester two, and to second year.
I am available to manage any course issues and to help find ways to improve your student experience.
Please contact me if you have any problems or suggestions on how to improve our course or your experience at the University.
Dr. Julie Castronovo
Tel: (46)6952
Office : Fenner Room 141A
Email: [email protected]
Year 1 - Induction
Induction Week
Week One TimetableMonday 28th Sept 2015
12.15-13.15 Year 1 – Induction 1 Applied Science LLT
Tuesday 29th September 2015
10.00-14.00 Free Electives Fair (1st year only)
Ferens Building/Basil Reckitt/Leslie Downs Lecture Theatres
Wednesday 30th September 2015
13.00 – 14.00 Year 1 – Induction 2 Foss Lecture Theatre 1
Wednesday 30th September 2015
15.00-17.00 Year 1 Registration Applied Science – Room 126 – General Department Office
Thursday 1st October 2015
6.30pm onwards Year 1 Social Event John McCarthy Bar
Registration
Wed 30th 3pm-5pm Department General Office (Applied Science Room 126)
3pm – Surname A-E
3.20pm Surname F-J
3.40pm Surname K-O
4pm Surname P-T
4.20pm Surname U-Z
Free Electives• If you are taking Psychology only, you must sign up
for one Free Elective (FE) module of your choice so that you end up with 120 credits in total.
• FE are modules offered from a variety of academic disciplines– completely different or complementary– chosen for interest or to develop a new skill.
• Departments offering FE include:– biological sciences, business school, educational
studies, computer science, chemistry, criminology, film and media, geography, history, law, modern languages, music, politics, philosophy.
FE Options
• You can choose the Psychology module 'Pioneers in Modern Psychology‘ or a module run by a different department.
FE Options• Supporting international students:
the School of Languages, Linguistics and Culture is offering free electives modules in subjects which could help international students with their language needs: –English for Academic Purposes, –High Level General English, –British Society and Culture, ...
When considering a non-Psych FE...• Every department works differently and can have different
expectations/styles of writing. – For example, some of the languages modules do not allow re-sits.
• Carefully check the details of the different FE modules available and make sure you understand:– What they are about– How they are assessed and – Whether you need to undertake any practical work, e.g. working in a school
or other setting. Must be able to fulfil the requirements, e.g. transport.
• It is your responsibility to liaise with the other department yourself
More things you need to know...• Most FEs are timetabled for Thursday afternoons but
there are exceptions. You must make sure your FE does not conflict with your
other courses with your departmental timetable for BOTH semesters.
• In Psychology, your FE mark will count towards 1/6 of your grade in your first year.
• To check out what other departments are offering as alternatives:
Refer to your FE handbook for module descriptionsGo to tomorrow’s Free Electives Fair
Once you have picked your FE• You need to register for your Free
Elective module.
• With the core psychology module: you will have a credit total of 100–You need 120 credits in total–Your FE will provide you with the extra
20
Free Elective Module
• If you do not register for a free elective module outside psychology, you will be automatically registered for the Psychology Free Elective – “Pioneers in Modern Psychology”
Year 1 - Induction
General Info
Finding your way...
Applied Science and Fenner Building are both part of the Psychology dept.
Getting lost, losing things, not knowing where you’re meant to be....
See Psychology main office (Applied Science Room 126) for timetables, campus maps, information on lectures, buildings, etc etc.
Year 1 - Induction
1st Year Structure
Year One Modules – BSc Psychology(if not on a ‘with’ course)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Research Skills 1Dr Julie Castronovo
Research Skills 2Dr Shane Lindsay
Theory and Explorations in Psychology 1Dr David Smith
Theory and Explorations in Psychology 2
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Research Skills 1Dr Julie Castronovo
Research Skills 2Dr Shane Lindsay
Research Skills modules:- Lectures- Workshops - Tutorials - Different types of assessment:
- research reports- multiple choice quizzes- exam- presentation- research participation
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core topics: - Conceptual & historical issues-Social psychology-Developmental psychology- Biological psychology- Cognitive psychology-Individual Differences
Theory and Explorations in Psychology 1Dr David Smith
Theory and Explorations in Psychology 2
Dr Mary-Ellen Large
Year One ModulesBSc Psychology – BSc Psychology with
Conceptual & Historical Issues in Psychology (CHiP), Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology in t&e1, and Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences
Semester 1
Semester 2
ACADEMIC STAFF
Dr Julie Castronovo (Module Manager)
Help students become more effective & competent learners in academia:- Essay writing- Critical analysis of research- Exam Techniques- Literature Search- Employability- ...
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Year One ModulesBSc Psychology – BSc Psychology with Criminology
Year One Modules – BSc Psychology(if not on a ‘with’ course)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Pioneers of Modern Psychology:Introduction to people and ideas that have shaped modern psychology
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Timetable• Your personal online timetable indicates your contact times at
classes: you can always access the latest version from either on campus or remotely.
• Timetables for Semesters 1 and 2 are published online via http://timetabling.hull.ac.uk. You should click on the link and log on with your campus username and password
• Some classes, e.g. workshops, are split into a small groups. You will be assigned to specific groups. Due to practical constraints, you are unable to choose which group to attend and need to attend the ones assigned to you. The groups you've been allocated to should appear on your personal online timetable.
Research Skills Workshops and PASS groups
To find out which Research Skills and PASS groups you have been assigned to, please your personalised timetable online
Your S1 Psych modules will be in....
Theory & Exploration
Pioneers in Modern Psychology
Research Skills 1
Learning and Working
Clinical Psychology Doctorate• Opportunity to study Clinical Psychology Doctorate
immediately following your UG Psychology degree (only for BSc Psychology)
• Very limited places: Module marks and appropriate experience will be used as selection criteria.
• In Semester 1, the clinical team will give a talk about the program and what students who are considering clinical psychology need to start thinking about.
For more info on Clinical Psychology DoctorateVisit the Clinical Psychology website: www.hull.ac.uk/clinicalpsychology
Email Dr Frances Burbidge ([email protected]) and/or Dr Susan Stebbings ([email protected]), Lecturers in Clinical Psychology.
http://psy.hull.ac.uk/Induction/
Check Induction site for slides on the Clinical program:
Year 1 - Induction
Teaching resources
Online Teaching Material
- Modules’ handbook- Lecture slides- Modules’ announcements- ...
eBridge sitesEnsure you are familiar with eBridge
Online Teaching Material
Each module’s reading listhttp://readinglists.hull.ac.uk
Academic support: Academic Tutor• Personal Tutor:– Academic member of staff allocated to each student
– Personal tutor throughout degree
– Group tutorial sessions associated with modules:
• Research Skills (Semesters 1 & 2)
• Learning & Working (Semester 2)
– Individual sessions for academic support
– 1st meeting: next week
Academic members of Staff• You can book an appointment to
meet any academic of staff on their office door or on the online booking system (intranet).
• You are welcome to sign up to meet individually with any member of staff at any point during your time here.
• You may have a question about something they have taught you, want feedback on something they have marked or just want to chat about their area of research.
Peer support: PASS Scheme
2nd and 3rd Year student volunteers work in small teams to help 1st Year students in weekly timetabled sessions.
The student leaders are not there to re-teach material; they are there to help you work together to develop your understanding.
Peer Assisted Study Sessions
Dr. Emily Mather is the Psychology PASS Academic Co-ordinator. E-mail: [email protected]
PASS Scheme• The sessions begin from Week 3 (starting
Monday 12th October)
• The sessions are linked to the ‘Theory and Explorations 1’ module.
• The sessions run on Monday 9.15am, Tuesday 4.15pm, Wednesday 12.15pm, and Friday 9.15am and 3.15pm. This information should be on your timetable.
• Please attend your ALLOCATED slot, not whichever one you want to attend. Otherwise, group sizes will be unbalanced.
The PASS experience
• Please come along and try it out - your attendance and co-operation makes all the difference.
• The Department of Sport Science started running the PASS scheme three years ago and there have been significant improvements in the students’ grades since!
• PASS sessions are relaxed informal gatherings, so you shouldn’t feel intimidated or afraid to speak out.
• It will also be a great opportunity to meet new people!
Peer support: Student Mentors
– 2nd & 3rd year student mentors allocated to each student
– Available to help throughout 1st year
– Meeting next week
Support services
Student support services–Disability Services–Student Loans and Hardship–Student Counselling–Study Advice Service– and more.....
You can get in touch with them at: [email protected].
Skills Team
• Skills Team offer a number of resources and assistance that you may find helpful during your studies. See
• http://www2.hull.ac.uk/lli/skillsteam.aspx
• This includes• Study Skills• Information and Digital Literacy skills• Mathematics, Numeracy and Statistics• Exam Techniques
Disabilities TutorDr. Jason Tipples
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (46)6158
Office : Fenner Room 142-A
Dr . Tipples acts as a link between Disability Services and Psychology.
He can apply for special exam arrangements on a disabled student's behalf, and he facilitates the student's support within the department.
Selling and buying books
You can buy and sell books within the Psychology Department.
Service available via intranet.
Very easy to use, email student selling the book.
Webpage: http://psy.hull.ac.uk/Students/Booksell/
Year 1 - Induction
Rules & Regulations
Lectures: basic rules
PREPARE
Teaching Sessions Attendance monitoring• Attendance to all teaching sessions (lectures, tutorials,
practicals) is COMPULSORY in Psychology
• It is your responsibility to make sure that you sign the register during each class.
• Departmental-level (then if needed Faculty-Level) warning letter(s) will be issued following consecutive unauthorised absences
• Absence:
– In case of illness, email: [email protected]– Need to be away from studies: fill Request to be Absent
Form (available on the intranet)
• To be signed by year tutor for absence less than 7 days
• To be signed by HoD for absence more than 7 days
Teaching sessions
To ensure that there is a constructive learning environment for ALL students, your lecturers and tutors may:
• Exclude late arrivals
• Exclude students who are not prepared for their classes
• Warn disruptive students that they will be asked to leave if the disruption continues. Students who are asked to leave a class as a result of being disruptive will be required to attend a follow-up meeting to discuss their unacceptable behaviour. Persistent offenders will be dealt with under the existing student disciplinary procedures.
As a student in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, you are expected to:• Take responsibility for your assessed
work ensuring it is submitted in a timely fashion and free of plagiarism and unfair means.
Coursework submission
Coursework submissionDeadlines for assessments• 1 working day late: 10% of
possible marks are automatically deducted.
• 2 -10 working days late: mark will be capped at 40.
• > 10 working days late: mark of zero.
• Need to apply for authorised extension in mitigating circumstances. See Psychology main office.
Email etiquette
Email etiquette• Different sorts of academic staff at uni:– Lecturers– Senior Lecturers– Professors– Administrative staff – Postgraduates
• Academic Staff are involved in teaching & research
• Most effective way & more frequent of communicating: emails
Email etiquetteRules to follow:
• Informal emails are meant for emails to your friends, colleagues, university staff
• Formal emails: applications for jobs, interviews, internships, etc.
• When emailing someone you don’t know, formal emails = safe option (few people are offended by somebody being too polite!)
Email etiquette: informal emails• Start the email by greeting, addressing
the person you’re writing to:
Dear Julie,Dear Dr Castronovo,
Hello Julie, Hi Julie,
Bonjour Julie,
Hello all,
Email etiquette: informal emails• Start the email by greeting, addressing
the person you’re writing to:
Hiya!Hey!
Yo Julie!
Email etiquette: informal emails• Short & to the point!
• Politeness = NOT an option
“Please”“Thank you”“Can I have”
“I want...”“Give me...”
Email etiquette: informal emails• Use correct grammatical English
• Avoid text-speak and obscure acronyms
“Would it be possible for me to come and see you
tomorrow?”
“U there 2mro? Need 2 c u.”
Email etiquette: informal emails• Provide enough details: your name,
year, module...
“My name is Russell Sprout. I am in year 1. Could you
please remind me the reference you talked about
in the last lecture on Learning & Working
(w5)?”
“What is the reference, you talked about?”
Who?Level?What?
Which module?
Email etiquette: informal emails• Sign off with your name
• Use some closing salutation
“Best wishes,”“Best regards,”
“With kind regards,”
“Cheerio,”
Email etiquette: formal emails• Previous rules, but applied in a stricter manner
• You must address the email
• Sign off with a closing salutation & your full un-contracted first name and surname
“Dear Dr. Smith”“Dear Professor Smith,”“Dear Sir or Madam,”
Golden rules if you are applying
for a job!!
“With kind regards,Michael Jones”
Email etiquette: formal emails• Please consider which email address you use
• Funny email address:
– Lack of credibility– Your identity is not seen– Could be dismissed as spam
[email protected]@hotmail.c
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Year 1 - Induction
Freshers week and beyond...• Make the most of your first week here....
Join clubs/societies
Enjoy yourself!
• When semester starts...
Get into good habits!
Any problems/questions contact your personal supervisor, myself or your student mentor.
WHEN?Thursday Night at 6.30 onwards
WHERE?
1ST YEAR PSYCHOLOGY NIGHT OUT
John McCarthy Bar in Union
Meeting us Meet with your student mentor
If you have any further questions relating to the course, please come and see me or another member of staff.
This presentation is available on the Induction website
http://psy.hull.ac.uk/Induction
Wednesday Induction
Time: 13.00 – 14.00 - Arrive on time!
Venue: Foss Lecture Theatre
• Meet more staff members, student mentors, PsychSoc, etc.
Hull Psychology &
Social Media
https://twitter.com/HULLPSYhttps://www.facebook.com/HullPsy
Thank you for your attention