A commentary on the current and future status of educational and developmental psychology in Australia

L. Gilmore, Janet Fletcher, A. Hudson

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Abstract

Educational and developmental psychology faces a number of current and future challenges and opportunities in Australia. In this commentary we consider the identity of educational and developmental psychology in terms of the features that distinguish it from other specialisations, and address issues related to training, specialist endorsement, supervision and rebating under the Australian government's Medicare system. The current status of training in Australia is considered through a review of the four university programs in educational and developmental psychology currently offered, and the employment destinations of their graduates. Although the need for traditional services in settings such as schools, hospitals, disability and community organisations will undoubtedly continue, the role of educational and developmental psychologists is being influenced and to some extent redefined by advances in technology, medicine, genetics, and neuroscience. We review some of these advances and conclude with recommendations for training and professional development that will enable Australian educational and developmental psychologists to meet the challenges ahead. Copyright © Australian Psychological Society Ltd 2013.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-12
JournalAustralian Educational and Developmental Psychologist
Volume30
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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