How to be an Educational and Developmental Psychologist

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book presents a wealth of practical information to guide the next generation of educational and developmental psychologists in Australia and New Zealand in pursuing a career in the field.

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Kelly-Ann Allen is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University, Clayton, Australia, and Principal Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.

Chelsea Hyde is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Senior Lecturer, and Course Coordinator of Educational and Developmental Pscychology at the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.

Emily Berger is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University, Clayton, Australia.

Joe Coyne is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Course Coordinator of the Postgraduate Professional Training Programs at the School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Simone Gindidis is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Private Practice Director of SavvyPsych, Melbourne, Australia.

Camelia Wilkinson is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Private Practice Director of CW Psychological Services, Melbourne, Australia. She is the current chair of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Zoe A. Morris is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Course Leader of the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology (Acting), and Lecturer in Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University, Clayton, Australia.

Gerald Wurf is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Educational Psychology at Monash University, Clayton, Australia.

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1. Understanding the role of educational and developmental psychologists in Australia

2. Tertiary study and professional practice requirements

3. Registration requirements

4. Professional competencies

5. Skills and attributes

6. Work experience and getting prepared

7. Professional associations and member groups

8. Endorsement and supervision requirements for the registrar program

9. A day in the life

10. Finding work

11. A career as an educational and developmental psychologist

12. Future directions of educational and developmental psychology