MediaKit Contents:
Syllabus:
Introduction of the class and expectations
Week 1
Getting Acquainted
Meet your teacher and fellow students
Week 2
Introduction to Psychology
Investigate why we study psychology, the basic goals of psychology, and different ways to approach psychology
Week 3
Psychology Approaches and Jobs
Use the Internet and other library resources to research a job utilizing psychology
Week 4
How We Learn
Explore various learning concepts
Create own learning experiments
Week 5
Review of Learning & Introduction to Memory
Learning assessment
Learn about types of memory
Use the Internet to explore available memory enhancements
Week 6
What is Thinking?
Learn about thinking concepts and how you think
Explore creative thinking
Week 7
Project Introduction and Altered States
Explore consciousness, sleep, dreams, and dream analysis
Week 8
Altered States, Continued
Group project on an altered state
Week 9
The Lifespan
Review lifespan development theories and apply concepts to real people
Week 10
The Lifespan, Continued
Review of classmates findings
Week 11
Abnormal Behavior
Defining and researching abnormal behavior
Week 12
Abnormal Behavior, Continued
Finalizing research and presenting to the class
Review of classmates findings
Week 13
Human Interaction
Exploration of various relationship concepts
Week 14
Human Interaction, Continued
Examine peer groups in your community, school, and as presented by the Media
Finalize Project research and finish up presentation
Week 15
Class Conclusion and Project Presentations
Review and discuss classmates Projects
Provide class feedback
Course Objectives:
Course Goals:
1. Provide the opportunity for students to achieve an understanding of basic psychology.
2. Gain insight into thoughts and behavior through application of concepts to students' experiences.
Objectives:
Students in Psychology - An Introduction
1. will explore and understand the origin and basic goals of psychology
2. will become familiar with various approaches used in psychology, including behaviorism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, humanism, and others
3. will understand the two basic types of behavior conditioning - classical and operant
4. will explore thought and memory
5. will review group dynamics
6. will examine the world of abnormal psychology
7. will become familiar with various theories concerning psychosocial development
8. will explore the world of sleep and dreams
9. will have the opportunity to research a psychological or para-psychological subject of their choosing and present it to the other students
10. will keep an insightful journal about relative issues concerning students and people today.
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