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2014 Psychology Summer Conference
2014 Psychology Summer Conference
SASTA Psychology Summer Conference 2014 - Theory into Practice in Psychology
The 1 day intensive conference allows science teachers to develop teaching methods and resources within the psychology stream. This training meets the National Professional Standards for Teachers:
6.2 Engage in Professional Learning and Improve Practice
6.3 Engage with Colleagues and Improve Practice
Details
Date: Friday 17 January 2014
Bookings close: 16/01/2014
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
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| Non-Member (1 day) | $180.00 |
| Corporate Member (Business or Interstate School) (1 day) | $155.00 |
| Corporate Member (SA School) (1 day) | $155.00 |
| Personal Member (1 day) | $120.00 |
| Conference Presenter (1 day) | $65.00 |
| Student SASTA Member (1 day) | $120.00 |
Description
SASTA PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER CONFERENCE - Theory into Practice in Psychology
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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9.00 a.m. |
Conference Opening Housekeeping and welcome to EDC |
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9.15 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker 1: Subjective Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents with Refugee Backgrounds: Theory, Research and Practice
Dr Clemence Due Associate Lecturer and Research Associate in the School of Psychology University of Adelaide |
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10.30 a.m. |
Morning tea |
A word from our sponsors |
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11.00 a.m.
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SACE Examination and Moderation Review (Please bring a copy of the Stage 2 2013 Examination Paper with you)
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Paul Hudson Penny Spencer Sam Savage |
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12.00 |
Concurrent Workshops 1 1.1 Teachers New to Psychology 1.2 Persuasion RP in the Social Cognition Topic 1.3 Sleep RP in the Altered States of Awareness Topic |
Jenny Hunter Carolyn Pinchbeck Jane Wright |
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12.45 |
Lunch |
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1.30 p.m. |
Keynote Speaker 2: New Developments in Applied Sleep Research Associate Professor Jill Dorian Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy University of South Australia |
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2.30 p.m.
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Concurrent Workshops 2 2.1 Getting started: Introduction to Psychology and Investigations 2.2 Persuasion RP in the Social Cognition Topic 2.3 Healthy Minds topic using the movie Silver Linings Playbook and comic strips |
Irena Atherton
Carolyn Pinchbeck Brad Sawyer |
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3.15 p.m.
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Concurrent Workshops 3 3.1 Healthy Minds topic using the movie Silver Linings Playbook and comic strips 3.2 Sleep RP in the Altered States of Awareness Topic 3.3 Getting started: Introduction to Psychology and Investigations |
Brad Sawyer
Jane Wright Irena Atherton |
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4.00 p.m. |
Conference Plenary and Happy Hour |
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KEYNOTE 1 - Subjective Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents with Refugee Backgrounds: Theory, Research and Practice - Dr Clemence Due
Abstract:
It is estimated that approximately 46% of the world’s 15.2 million refugee population are under the age of 18, or a total of nearly 7 million young people. The majority of these young people have experienced multiple, diverse, and on-going exposure to traumatic events, however there is little comprehensive research indicating how psychological trauma manifests in younger children, or what constitutes subjective wellbeing or ‘doing well’ for refugee children. In addition, a growing body of research indicates that current criteria related to trauma (such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD) are insufficient to adequately capture the experiences of younger children with refugee backgrounds, particularly those aged under 8 years old, and there is a also a growing body of research concerning the manifestation of resilience. This presentation will examine the current state of play in relation to trauma and wellbeing theories, and research concerning the subjective wellbeing of refugee children. In addition, it will consider the applications of current research in terms of best-practice when working with this vulnerable group of young people.
Bio:
Dr Clemence Due is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide. Her main research interests lie in the area of child mental health and refugee studies, and she is currently working on an ARC-funded project in conjunction with DECD concerning the wellbeing and transition experience of primary-schooled aged migrants and refugees in South Australia.
KEYNOTE 2 - New Developments in Applied Sleep Research - Dr Jill Dorrian
Abstract:
Our increasingly busy round-the-clock lifestyle with long and irregular work hours, constant communication and increasing screen time can have a negative impact on our performance, safety and health. Sleep is central to our ability to function and as a society we are becoming more and more sleep deprived. Research psychologists who study sleep are asking some big questions about our current lifestyle. How does sleep loss Impact on workplace safety and productivity? Is sleep deprivation contributing to the obesity epidemic? What is the relationship between long and irregular hours and diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal illness and cancer? What is screen time doing to our sleep? What is it doing to children and adolescents? Are you feeling sleepy?
Bio:
Jill is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy at UniSA. She has a PhD in Psychology and a Masters in Biostatistics. Her primary research experience is in human sleep, biological rhythms and performance. She also studies alcohol consumption, dependence and abuse. As a member of the Centre for Sleep Research, she works with the Australian Rail and Healthcare Industries investigating fatigue, workload, operational performance, safety and health.