Dr Heather Watkins

Lecturer

Psychology

+44 (0) 1792 513373

heather.watkins@abertawe.ac.uk

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Ail lawr
Y Sefydliad Gwyddor Bywyd 2
Campws Singleton

Ar gael ar gyfer Goruchwyliaeth Ôl-raddedig

Trosolwg

Rwyf wedi bod yn darlithio seicoleg yn yr arena addysg uwch ers blynyddoedd lawer ac mae gen i ddiddordeb parhaus mewn datblygu ymarfer addysgu arloesol yn ogystal ag ennyn diddordeb myfyrwyr ar lefel ehangach, cynyddu cynwysoldeb a gwella profiad y myfyriwr. Fel rhan o hyn, rwy'n gweithio'n agos gyda'r Gymdeithas Seicoleg a'n cynrychiolwyr myfyrwyr ar gyfer Seicoleg ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe i ddatblygu partneriaethau a'r gymuned myfyrwyr. Mae fy meysydd diddordeb yn cynnwys straen, pryder ac ymdopi yn ogystal â seicoleg, iechyd a lles cadarnhaol.

Darlithydd, Adran Seicoleg, Prifysgol Abertawe
Arweinydd Academaidd Cyswllt Staff-Myfyrwyr - Adran Seicoleg, Prifysgol Abertawe
Aelod Academaidd o'r Tîm Derbyn - Adran Seicoleg, Prifysgol Abertawe

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Ffactorau seicolegol sy'n ymwneud ag adferiad o salwch
Dylanwadau allanol a mewnol ar hwyliau, gwybyddiaeth a pherfformiad
Emosiynau, straen ac ymdopi
Deall iechyd meddwl a stigma
Cymhwyso seicoleg gadarnhaol wrth wella lles

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Ymchwil

Mae gen i ddiddordeb mewn nifer o feysydd ar gyfer ymchwil, gan gynnwys: ffactorau seicolegol sy'n ymwneud ag adferiad o salwch; dylanwadau allanol a mewnol ar hwyliau, gwybyddiaeth a pherfformiad; emosiynau, straen ac ymdopi; deall iechyd meddwl a stigma; a chymhwyso seicoleg gadarnhaol wrth wella llesiant.

Prif Wobrau

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PSY102 Introduction to Cognitive and Clinical Psychology

This module provides a broad introduction to psychology for first-year undergraduates. It will focus on cognition and individual differences factors in behaviour while incorporating how other key perspectives in psychology compare and contrast in their accounts. Students will be introduced to key topics in cognitive psychology, as well as the cognitive neuropsychological/psychophysiological approaches that link mind/brain and environment. In addition, the module will examine how we define `atypical¿ behaviour, along with the explanations of such behaviour including learning theory, biology and genetics, and psychoanalytic explanations. This module lays the groundwork for more advanced study in psychology by providing a coherent framework for understanding how modern methodologies can be used to probe mental capabilities and discover facts about the way our brains receive, process and act upon information from different sensory modalities.
PSY112 Social and Developmental Psychology

This module introduces students to the major theories and empirical issues in social and developmental psychology. The social psychology component of the module covers core contemporary issues in social psychology. The developmental psychology component addresses issues such as infancy and early social development, and theories of cognitive development in infancy and childhood.
PSY114 Individual Differences and Clinical Psychology

This module examines (i) individual differences and (ii) clinical psychology , or psychopathology. Theoretical accounts for psychological constructs relevant to individual differences and clinical psychology will be examined along with the psychological research of measurement and assessment of psychological constructs. Historical approaches to the measurement of individual differences in psychology will be critically explored, alongside a evaluative discussion of the role of genes and environment in shaping psychological outcomes. Then focusing on clinical psychology the module will examine how we define `atypical¿ behaviour, along with the explanations of such behaviour. The symptoms of some of the principle disorders of behaviour will be delineated.
PSY114I Individual Differences and Clinical Psychology

This module examines (i) individual differences in intelligence and personality and (ii) clinical psychology or psychopathology. Theoretical accounts of the structure of personality (trait vs factor approaches) will be examined along with the development of personality (learning vs psychoanalytic approaches) and personality assessment. Historical approaches to the measurement of intelligence and genetic and environmental determinants of intelligence will be covered taking a critical perspective. Then focusing on clinical psychology the module will examine how we define `atypical¿ behaviour, along with the explanations of such behaviour including learning theory, biology and genetics, and psychoanalytic explanations. The symptoms of some of the principle disorders of behaviour will be delineated including schizophrenia, mood disorders and personality disorders.
PSY214 From Individuals to Society

This module explores major theories and empirical issues in the areas of social psychology and individual differences. It focuses on the study of how individuals differ from each other (such as personality traits) and how individual and social factors affect behaviour (such as attitudes, and inter-personal/group processes). Classical and contemporary theory and research relevant to a range of social psychological and individual difference issues are explored such as group behaviour, motivation, and personality.

Hanes Gyrfa

Darlithydd, Prifysgol De Cymru

2006 - 2011
Ymchwilydd, Prifysgol Caerdydd

2003 - 2006

Dr Heather Watkins

Rhif ffôn

Cyfeiriad ebost

Trosolwg

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PSY102 Introduction to Cognitive and Clinical Psychology

PSY112 Social and Developmental Psychology

PSY114 Individual Differences and Clinical Psychology

PSY114I Individual Differences and Clinical Psychology

PSY214 From Individuals to Society

Hanes Gyrfa

Darlithydd, Prifysgol De Cymru

Ymchwilydd, Prifysgol Caerdydd