Psychology Description & Syllabus
The study of psychology can help interested in learning more about themselves and others as human beings. Psychology is the study of human behavior and mental processes and its applications gained from that knowledge. The course will require critical thinking, cultural analyses, and proficient writing and research skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for themselves and the world in which they live. Students may take this course in conjunction with sociology for a full credit of Social Studies.
Unit I: Introduction to Psychology
Unit II : Personality - Freud
Unit III: Personality - Psychoanalytic & Humanistic Theories
Unit IV: Learning
Unit IV: Abnormal Behavior
Unit V: Memory
Core Values
- Respect, Integrity, Safety, Engagement, Unity & Pride
Belief Statement
We believe:
- All students deserve a safe, nurturing and respectful environment in which to learn
- All students are empowered to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a global society
- All students should graduate career and/or college ready through multiple pathways of learning
- Meaningful and varied assessments inform high quality instruction
- Positive peer and adult relationships foster student success
- Resiliency and perseverance in the face of obstacles are keys to student success
Academic Expectations
- Students will be thoughtful communicators who read, write, listen and speak effectively in preparation for careers and/or post-secondary education
- Students will be responsible users of technology and media
- Students will demonstrate continuous effort towards proficiency in all requirements for graduation
- Students will assume responsibility for their actions
- Students will demonstrate respect and responsibility for the well-being and welfare of others within a diverse school community
- Students will contribute to the well-being of the wider community through service
- Students will recognize their importance as participating members of American society within a global context
Assessment
The students will keep a dream journal during the semester. In analyzing their dreams, the students will try to make connections between the theories and their lives to better understand themselves.
The following assessments will be used: essay writing, cooperative learning activities, debates, Socratic seminars, teacher-made tests and quizzes, group discussions, and blogging assignments.
Grading is tabulated by total points earned. Quizzes, homework assignments, in-class assignments will earned fewer points than extended writing tasks, common tasks, and tests. You will be told the value of each assignment before grading.
In general, assignments will be worth:
Tests - 80 -120 points
Essays/Projects - 80 - 100 points
Quizzes - 10 -25 points
Homework/Class Assignments - 5-20 points
Class Participation - 5-10 points
Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements
Students will receive opportunities to fulfill their PBGR requirements throughout this class. The various tasks assigned in this class will meet many of the Lincoln High School mission statement indicators but ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all PBGR requirements are met.
Standards
The course utilizes National Standards for the Teaching of High School Psychology to the extent possible. Currently the American Psychological Association has created standards for full-year courses and is working on standards for half-year courses.
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