APA's Ethical Standard # 7: Education & Training
An Internet WebQuest
on the APA Education & Training Standard
created
by Mindy Isaacs
University of Kentucky
Introduction | The Task | The Process & Resources | Conclusion
| HyperText Dictionary
Introduction
The essential
purpose of this webquest is to help you become familiar with one of the ethical
standards enforced by the American Psychological Association. What is an
ethical standard? Many professions enforce a code of ethics to ensure that
members of that profession responsibly resolve ethical conflicts. The code may
act as a promise to protect and promote the wellbeing of others. Thus, the code
may stress a dedication to moral principals and fundamental values. An ideal
code of ethics serves as a guide to both help the members of a profession
resolve ethical dilemmas and protect the public. Typically, however, a code of
ethics reflects and supports the current perspectives of a group of
professionals on how to make ethical decisions (Bersoff, 2003).
Learning the code of ethics of a
profession can help one learn about the responsibility they have to their
colleagues and to the social structure of their profession. For example,
present or future licensed psychologists are obligated to know and follow a
formal Ethics Code. A Committee on Scientific and Professional Ethics and
Conduct with the American Psychological Association (APA) developed this formal
Ethics Code. The most recent version of this code was adopted in 2002.
APA's Ethics Code directs professional, scientific, and academic
behaviors. Unethical behavior can develop through various exchanges between
psychologists and clients, research participants, or students. By using the
ethics code as a guide, a psychologist can identify ethical issues, prevent and
solve ethical dilemmas, communicate in a common language with colleagues, and
achieve their professional roles and responsibilities (Bersoff, 2003).
More specifically, the American
Psychological Association's Ethics Code includes an Introduction, a Preamble,
General Principles, and Ethical Standards. The Introduction provides a
description of the purpose, procedural issues, categorization, and
extensiveness of the application of the Ethics Code. To encourage psychologists
to fulfill the highest ideals of psychology, the Preamble and General
Principles were created. They act as aspirational goals. The final component,
the Ethical Standards, establish enforceable rules for psychologists (Bersoff,
2003). You will learn about one of these Ethical Standards: Education and
Training.
References
Bersoff, D.N. (2003). Ethical
Conflicts in Psychology (3rd Edition). Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association.
The
Quest
Does the University of
Kentucky's Doctoral Educational and Counseling Psychology Program incorporate
all aspects of the APA Ethical Standard for Education and Training?
The Process and Resources
You will be working together
with a group of students in your class. Each group will answer a question. As a
member of the group you will explore Webpages on the American Psychological
Association and the University of Kentucky.
You will first begin with everyone in your group to gather some background
information. After the completion of this task, each person will select a role
and become an expert on a topic. Once each person has become an expert, you
will discuss your findings with everyone in your group.
Phase 1 - Background: Something for
Everyone
Use the Internet
information linked below to become familiar with the Education and Training
Standard (Standard 7)of the 2002 American Psychological Association Code of
Ethics.
·
Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct - The 2002 Ethics Code went into effect on June 1,
2003. You can view the code at this website. The Education & Training
standard is the 7th standard.
Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different
Perspectives
Directions:
1. You will each explore one of the roles below.
2. Peruse the files linked to your role. Find the most important and relevant
information for your questions. You can either print out the information and
highlight the important parts or copy and paste the important information into
a word document.
3. IMPORTANT: Write down or copy/past the URL of the file you selected the
passage from so you can locate the information if you need to defend your
answer.
4. Prepare your work so that you can answer the Big Quest (ion) or Task. Use
the information you collected from your links to piece together the answer to
the Big Quest(ion).
Applying
to a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program
Imagine
you are applying to UK's Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program. Use the
Internet information linked below to answer these questions:
1. Why is it important for me to apply to an accredited program?
2. Is UK's Counseling Psychology Program accredited?
·
University of Kentucky,
College of Education: Three degree programs in Counseling Psychology -
Briefly describes the three programs: Master of Science in Education,
Educational specialist and Doctor of Philosophy.
·
Accredited Doctoral
Programs in Professional Psychology - Contains a list of Doctoral Programs
accredited by the APA Committee on Accreditation. Also includes links to 2004
Committee on Accreditation, Policies & Procedures for Accreditation, and
Site Visit Information.
·
Why accreditation
matters - Defines how accreditation works and how it may affect students in
a psychology graduate program.
A
Professor teaching for a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program
Imagine
you are a professor teaching for a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program. Use
the Internet information linked below to answer these questions:
1. What ethical considerations should I keep in mind as I teach my course? 2. Do the
courses EDP 605 & 606 include the necessary components for the APA
Education & Training Standard?
·
Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct - The 2002 Ethics Code went into effect on June 1,
2003. You can view the code at this website. The Education & Training
standard is the 7th standard.
·
Course Information on EDP
605 - Connects you to recent syllabi for the course.
·
Course Information for EDP
606 - Connects you to recent syllabi for the course.
Director
of Training for a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program
Imagine
you are the Director of Training for a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program.
Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions:
1. What do I need to include in the description of the program?
2. Does UK's Counseling & Psychology Program provide an accurate and
current description of the program content?
3. Is this information on the program readily available?
4. How are students and supervisee's evaluated?
·
Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct - The 2002 Ethics Code went into effect on June 1,
2003. You can view the code at this website. The Education & Training
standard is the 7th standard.
·
Overview of the Counseling
Psychology Doctoral Program - Includes the student handbook for the
program.
·
University of Kentucky,
College of Education: Educational and Counseling Psychology - This website
includes a description of the various components and requirements of the
Educational and Counseling Psychology Program.
Current
Student in a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program
Imagine
you are currently a student in a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program. Use
the Internet information linked below to answer these questions:
1. Can a psychologist require me to share personal information in a training
program?
2. Does UK's Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program identify the possibility
that I may have to share personal information?
3. Does UK's Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program require me to complete
Individual or Group Therapy? If so, according to the Education & Training
Program, what should UK provide?
4. What should I do if a psychologist encourages me to engage in a sexual
relationship?
Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct - The 2002 Ethics Code went into effect on June 1,
2003. You can view the code at this website. The Education & Training
standard is the 7th standard.
·
Overview of the Counseling
Psychology Doctoral Program - Includes the student handbook for the
program.
Phase 3 - Debating, Discussing, and
Reaching Consensus 
You each have gained new knowledge about the APA Ethical Standard: Education and Training. Now you will join the rest of the class and talk about what you have learned. As a class, you will all try to answer the Overall Task /Question. Each of you will offer a certain viewpoint to the answer. Use the information you collected to share your viewpoint and to convince your classmates that your perspective is valid and should be included in the answer to the Task/Question. Your class should write out the answer and this should be an answer that everyone in the class can agree on.
Phase 4 - Real World Feedback
You and your classmates
have learned how to work individually and as a team to complete a difficult
task. Now you will write a letter to get feedback from an outside person. You
will write this letter as a class and you will include viewpoints, opinions,
and information from your previous discussion. Here are the steps to writing
the letter:
1. Start your letter with a statement about who you are and why you are writing
this letter.
2. Provide general background information to demonstrate your knowledge of the
topic.
RESTATE THE TASK / QUEST(ION) AND YOUR GROUP'S ANSWER.
3. Each person in your class should write a paragraph that provides both the
class's opinion and two reasons supporting the opinion. Be specific when
writing the information and the supporting reasons. Include the appropriate web
links for the information you decide to include.
4. Each person should proofread the message. Use the link below to send the
letter.
Your
Contact is: Mindy Isaacs
Conclusion
Does the University of
Kentucky's Doctoral Educational and Counseling Psychology Program incorporate
all aspects of the APA Ethical Standard for Education and Training? If you only
had a general knowledge of what this Ethical Standard entails, then you may not
be able to answer this question. Hopefully, you now have specific knowledge and
can apply this knowledge to a real life situation. Great Job! Pat yourselves on
the back! Are you interested in exploring additional situations or other
Ethical Standards? The Internet is a map for learning. Try this same process
you just experienced and use the internet for answering future tasks /
questions.
|
|
Content by Mindy Isaacs, Mindy0503@yahoo.com |
