Course Syllabus and Lesson Plan RSRS 502 Psychology of Disabilities 2 (2-0-4)
Academic Year 2018
Course Title: Psychology of Disabilities
Course Code: RSRS502 Duration: pre-requisite
Course Homepage: http://www.rs.mahidol.ac.th/academic/master_degree- rehabilitation.html
Course Description:
Personality theory; psycho-social adaptation to disability of persons with disabilities and their families; basic psychological skills for persons with disabilities; rehabilitation process for persons with disabilities
Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the students will be able to
1. Explain concept, basic psychology theories and psychology theories that relate to persons with disabilities.
2. Explain the process of rehabilitation for person with disabilities and mentally skills.
3. Explain the role and function of professional ethics in rehabilitation science for person with disabilities
4. Analyze and criticize case studies in psychology correctly.
Course schedule
week Topic Teaching Activities / Media Lecturer
1 - Introductions & Syllabus overview /classroom activities and grading policy
-Basic Psychology
Developmental Psychology
-lecture -Discussion
(PPT, Video Clip, Handout)
Asst.Prof. Dr. Adam
week Topic Teaching Activities / Media Lecturer 2 Psychology of Learning
Counseling Psychology
-lecture -Discussion (PPT, Video Clip)
Asst.Prof. Dr. Adam
3 Psychology and social aspects of disabilities
-Lecture -Practice
(PPT, Video clip)
Asst.Prof. Dr. Adam
4 A Conceptual
Framework for Mental health service(1)
-Lecture (PPT)
Asst.Prof. Dr. Adam
5 A Conceptual
Framework for Mental health service(2)
-Lecture -Practice
-Assignment & report (PPT, Video clip)
Asst.Prof. Dr. Adam
6 Personality and Intellegence
-Lecture -Discussion -Assignment (PPT, Video clip)
Dr.Warangkana
7 Moral Development Theory
-Lecture -Discussion -Assignment
(PPT, Video clip)
Dr.Warangkana
8 Adjustment - Lecture
-Case study (AT devices)
Dr.Warangkana
9 Psychological Model
Rehabilitation Psychology (1)
-Lecture -Discussion -Case study (PPT, Video clip)
Dr.Warangkana
10 Psychological Model
Rehabilitation Psychology (2)
-Lecture -Case-study
Dr.Warangkana
week Topic Teaching Activities / Media Lecturer -Assignment & report
(PPT, Video clip) 11 Scoping models and theories
of disability
-Lecture -Practice
- Assignment & report (PPT, Video clip)
Lecturer Onanong
12 Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
-Lecture - Discussion
(PPT, Video clip)
Lecturer Onanong
13 The process of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities (1)
-Lecture -Discussion -Case study (PPT, Video clip)
Lecturer Onanong
14 The process of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities (2)
-Lecture -Discussion (PPT, Video clip)
Lecturer Onanong
15 Current issues : Rehabilitation research topics
-Discussion and Critique Lecturer Onanong
16 Final examination - Dr.Warangkana
Teaching Methods: Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorm, Case study and Assignment Evaluation of Student Achievement Grading system:
Course Objectives Evaluations Marks
1. Explain concept, basic psychology theories and psychology theories that relate to persons with disabilities.
Presentation 2
Work 3 25
Knowledge 15
Participation 5
2. Explain the process of rehabilitation for person with disabilities and mentally skills.
Presentation 2
Work 3 25
Knowledge 15
Participation 5 2. Explain the role and function of professional ethics in
rehabilitation science for person with disabilities
Presentation 2
Work 3 25
Knowledge 15
Participation 5 4. Analyze and criticize case studies in psychology correctly. Presentation 2
Work 3 25
Knowledge 15
Participation 5
Total 100
S = 70-100 Marks U = 0-69 Marks
Course Evaluation: Questionnaire about contents, teaching processes, examinations and instructor performance.
Required Textbook
DK. (2017). The Psychology book: Big ideas simply explained. NewYork: DK Publishing.
Atkinson S, & Tomley, S. The Psychology book. London: Dorling Kindersley Lmimited.
Liveh, H. & Antonak, R. F. (1997). Psychosocial Adaptation to Chronic illness and Disability. An Aspen Publication.
Marinelli, R. P. & Dell Orto, A. E. (Eds.) (1999) The Psychological & Social Impact of Disability, 4t edition. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Other References
Follow the instruction of lecture in each topic
Course Coordinators
Lect. Warangkana Ratchatawan, Ed.D.
Department of Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities, Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University
Email: [email protected], [email protected]