Kendal Johnson

PhD Candidate | Teaching Assistant | Tertiary Education Examiner Research Assistant

Teaching Experience


University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

Teaching Assistant

Teaching weekly labs, online marking, office hours, student support, and invigilation.

Cognition (PSYC208)

This is an introductory course in cognitive psychology: the science of how the mind and brain are organised to produce intelligent human thought processes. Topics include visual cognition, attention, memory, problem solving and expertise, reasoning and decision making, and language comprehension.

Introductory Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience (PSYC215)

This course covers cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, along with developmental neuroscience and neuropharmacology. It explores brain development and changes influenced by sensory input, learning, decision-making, and actions. Students learn about various neuroscience techniques and consider how genetics and environment impact brain development. Ethical regulations regarding the treatment of animal models and humans in research is also covered. 

Open Polytechnic | Kuratini Tuwhera
Te Pukenga

Adjunct Marker

Marking learner assessments for the extramural Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology. 

Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (73322)

An introduction to child and adolescent psychopathology. It aims to extend knowledge and understanding of core psychological concepts and theories, in numerous issues related to the psychological disorders experienced across childhood and adolescence.

Organisational Psychology (73324)

This course explores psychological concepts relevant to the workplace, focusing on enhancing skills for those in positions of responsibility. Key topics include organization theory, the individual in organizations, personnel psychology, group dynamics, and organizational change. 

Thought, Memory and Language (73212)

An introduction to the study of knowing. This includes how we acquire information from our environment, store it in memory, and use it to communicate, solve problems, and make decisions. 

Understanding Mental Health (73223)

Develops knowledge of some of the major psychological disorders and responses to them. Understanding of how working in the mental health field can be structured, and the agencies and institutions that are part of these structures.

Counselling Theory (73197)

This course covers basic counselling micro-skill theory, for example, establishing rapport and reflective attending. It also looks at different types of therapy, the counselling relationship, boundaries, self-care, referral and supervision.

Communication and Relationship Management (73130)

This first-year introductory online course is for people interested in a career working with people.
This could be as a primary care worker, counsellor, support worker, mediator or facilitator. It is also suitable for people wanting work in a role that needs strong interpersonal relationship management skills, such as human resources, public relations, supervision or management.

Review Marking

Reviewing marked assessments examined by other adjunct markers for interrater reliability, marking quality, and consistency. Providing coaching and support to new adjunct markers and reporting on student learning issues. 
Counselling Theory (73197)
Communication and Relationship Management (73130) 
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