Synergizing CDIO Framework and Sustainable Development‎Goals in Psychological Assessment

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    https://doi.org/10.14419/qbyqtb59

    Received date: November 4, 2025

    Accepted date: December 1, 2025

    Published date: December 21, 2025

  • Psychological Assessment; CDIO Framework; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Psychometrics; Instructional Material

  • Abstract

    This paper investigates the integration of the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) framework and the Sustainable Development ‎Goals (SDGs) into psychological assessment teaching and analyzes the impact of this integration on student competencies. Data collected ‎from 134 psychology students showed that the combined integration significantly and positively predicted competency levels. The ‎combined integration significantly and favorably predicted competency levels, according to data gathered from the respondents (R ‎‎= 0.618; R2 = 0.382; F(2, 131) = 40.478; p < 0.001). In the CDIO model's practical phases, Implement (M = 3.49) and Operate (M = 3.44), ‎students reported the greatest gains, indicating a successful integration of theory and practice. Students' ethical and global understanding of ‎psychological evaluation was enhanced by the integration, particularly with regard to SDGs 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and 3 (Good ‎Health and Well-Being). Students were less confident in theoretical issues, such as differentiating between classical and modern test theories ‎‎(M = 2.79 and M = 2.78, respectively), but they expressed high confidence in applied competencies, particularly in the administration and ‎use of assessment tools (M = 3.32). Overall, the findings demonstrate how crucial it is to incorporate CDIO and SDG ideas into ‎Psychological Assessment teaching materials in order to improve competency-based learning and ensure future psychometricians are ‎prepared professionally‎.

    Author Biography

    • Alvin Ryan A. Dizon, Batangas State University the National Engineering University

      Dr. Alvin Ryan Alcantara Dizon is a long-term educator and a psychologist who has served a total of more than ten years at Batangas State University (The National Engineering University), JPLPC Malvar Campus. He was born on April 24, 1987, in Lipa City, Batangas and has made a noble mark as an academic and professional practitioner.

       

      In 2009, Dr. Dizon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the San Beda College Alabang and in 2016, he obtained a Master of Education major in Psychology at Batangas State University. He graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology in 2019 at Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas. He is also a certified Real Estate Broker.

       

       

      He is a licensed Psychologist, Professional Teacher, Psychometrician, Civil Service Professional and Real Estate Broker. His administrative positions are as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since 2022 and, more so, as the Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education since 2025. He has also served as the Associate Dean, OIC-Dean, Head of Research Service and Quality Assurance. He is currenlty an Associate Professor III at Batangas State University "The National Engineering University" JPLPC Malvar Campus.

       

      Dr. Dizon has been the instructor in several psychology and social science courses and is an active participant in research, publishing the results in both national and international journals. His publications cover the aspects of mental health literacy, employability skills, psychometrician licensure outcomes and guidance services.

       

      He has been a presenter of research papers in other conferences like in the Psychological Association of the Philippines Annual Convention and has also written articles in other journals like the Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. In addition to teaching and research, he directs extension initiatives and community outreach activities, addressing mental health, psychosocial support and disaster preparedness and gender equality.

       

      He is also a member of professional bodies such as the Psychological Association of the Philippines, Philippine Mental Health Association and Pambansang Samahan sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino among others.

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    Dizon, A. R. A. . (2025). Synergizing CDIO Framework and Sustainable Development‎Goals in Psychological Assessment. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(8), 471-479. https://doi.org/10.14419/qbyqtb59