Dr Sofia Barbosa Boucas
Reader (Education) in Psychology

Teaching

• Psychology Dissertation Workshops Coordinator (September 2018 - Present): Develop and deliver a comprehensive two-term workshop series for the Psychology Undergraduate Dissertation module, covering critical aspects of dissertation projects from conceptualisation to report writing. Create workshop content that includes methodologies, literature review strategies, data analysis techniques, and effective academic writing skills. Provide students with the necessary tools and guidance to successfully complete their dissertation projects, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the requirements and best practices. Encourage active student participation through interactive workshops, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the workshops through student feedback and make necessary adjustments to improve the learning experience.
• Dissertation Supervision and Support (September 2018 - Present): Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations in Psychology, offering expert guidance throughout the research process. Provide one-on-one and group support sessions to assist students in conceptualising, designing, and executing their research projects. Offer detailed advice on research methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques to ensure rigorous and high-quality research. Provide constructive feedback on students’ work, helping them refine their research questions, literature reviews, and academic writing. Guide students through the ethics approval process, ensuring compliance with University and professional standards.
• Teaching - Present:
  • Undergraduate Teaching (BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (Sport, Health & Exercise); BSc Life Sciences) - PY1700 Research Methods (FHEQ L4) - Co-Block Leader; PY1702 Academic Skills for Psychology (FHEQ L4) - Ad-hoc-Teacher; PY1800 Portfolio for Research Methods and Statistics (FHEQ L4) - C0-Block Leader; PY2706 Advanced Academic Skills for Psychology (FHEQ L5) - Ad-hoc-Teacher; PY3600 Undergraduate Dissertation (FHEQ L6) - Dissertation Workshops Coordinator and Dissertation SupervisorPostgraduate Teaching (MSc in Psychological Sciences); PY5607 Dissertation (FHEQ L7) - Dissertation Supervisor
• Teaching-Related Activities - Present: 
  • Undergraduate Teaching (BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (Sport, Health & Exercise); BSc Life Sciences) - Personal Tutor - FHEQ L4 students; PY1800 Portfolio for Research Methods and Statistics (FHEQ L4) - Block Moderator; PY1801 Portfolio for Academic and Employability Skills in Psychology (FHEQ L4) - Assessment Marker; PY2555 Work Placement (Psychology - Thick) (FHEQ L5) - Work Placement Tutor; PY2803 Portfolio for Advanced Research Methods, Statistics and Academic Skills (FHEQ L5) - Assessment Marker; PY3600 Undergraduate Dissertation (FHEQ L6) - Dissertation Second Marker; PY5607 Dissertation (FHEQ L7) - Dissertation Second Marker
• Teaching - Previous: 
  • Undergraduate Teaching (BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (Sport, Health & Exercise); BSc Life Sciences; BSc Psychology & Anthropology; BSc Psychology & Sociology) - PY1601 Research Methods (FHEQ L4) - Co-Teacher; PY1605 Psychological Perspectives on Contemporary Issues (FHEQ L4) - Block Leader; PY1702 Academic Skills for Psychology (FHEQ L4) - Block Leader; PY1801 Portfolio for Academic and Employability Skills in Psychology (FHEQ L4) - Co-Block Leader; PY2009 Developmental Psychology (FHEQ L5) - Co-Teacher; PY2606 Qualitative Research Methods (FHEQ L5) - Block Leader; PY2706 Advanced Academic Skills for Psychology (FHEQ L5) - Block Leader (2019-20, 2020-21), Co-Teacher (2021-22); PY2803 Portfolio for Advanced Research Methods, Statistics and Academic Skills (FHEQ L5) - Co-Block Leader; PY3100/PS3200/PS3300 Undergraduate Dissertation (FHEQ L6) - Dissertation Workshops Coordinator and Dissertation Supervisor
  • Postgraduate Teaching (MSc in Psychological Sciences) - PY5603 Developmental Psychology (FHEQ L7) - Co-Teacher; PY5607 Dissertation (FHEQ L7) - Dissertation Supervisor; PY5609 Qualitative Research Methods (FHEQ L7) - Block Leader
• Teaching-Related Activities - Previous: 
  • Undergraduate Teaching (BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (Sport, Health & Exercise); BSc Psychology & Anthropology; BSc Psychology & Sociology) - Personal Tutor - FHEQ L4, L5 and L6 students; PY2556 Thin Placement 1 (FHEQ L5) - Work Placement Tutor; PY2557 Thin Placement 2 (FHEQ L5) - Work Placement Tutor; PY3003 Autism Spectrum Disorder (FHEQ L6) - Block Moderator