Psychology 1 Syllabus

Psychology 1

Ms. Tammy Small

Tammy.Small@marion.k12.fl.us

(school) 671-4700 x58586

(text) 352- 405-0418

Rm. B – 257

Purpose: Students in Psychology 1 will learn how Psychology began and how it has evolved over time. Students will apply scientific principles to observable behavior and environments. We will explore important figures and their contributions to our understanding of Psychology and discover how Psychology applies to real world issues, our communities, and ourselves.

Psychology 1 study will include extensive reading, writing, and discussion. Effective students in Psychology 1 will come to class prepared to politely and respectfully share ideas and opinions, to actively engage with their classmates and teacher, to study and use academic language, and to apply scientific principles to real world situations. This is a highly interactive class and students are expected to participate fully in all activities and discussions and to remain respectful at all times.

Required Text and Materials:

Psychology in Everyday Life- Meyers, 2^nd edition (*e-book license will be provided to every student with computer and internet availability; physical books will also be available)

Spiral notebook(s) 100 pages devoted to Psychology notes only

Additional paper (loose leaf or additional spiral notebooks)

Pens, pencils, and colored pencils and/or highlighters in multiple colors

Optional: 3x5 index cards (1 pack), Binder rings (1-2)

***Students may need additional supplies to complete projects throughout the semester ***

Grading/Evaluation: Students will earn points for performance on all required assignments in and out of class. Grades are weighted as follows in accordance with MCPS district policy:

Homework: 10% (assignments vary, frequent reading and study notes/cards, participation)

Classwork/Quizzes: 50% (includes written work, quizzes, class discussion and active participation, vocabulary)

Tests and Projects: 40%

*Local End of Course Exam (LEOC) counts toward 20% of student’s overall class grade.

Psychology 1 Topics:

History and Approaches

Developmental Psychology

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Language

Personality

Stress

Abnormal Psychology

Policies and Procedures:

Attendance- Regular attendance is necessary to do well in Psychology. Much of the students’ learning will occur though in class discussion and activities (whether in physical or virtual class) which cannot be made up.

Late work- Assignments are due on the assigned due date. If a student has an excused absence, she/he must make up the missed work and will have 1 day for every missed day to submit missed work for up to full credit (ex. Two-day absence = two school days to submit missing work/take quizzes/tests upon student’s return).

Other late work may be accepted for a reduced score (usually a 5-point reduction per day late). Students are encouraged to schedule time for quiz/test make-ups during CAT period.

Resubmissions- Most assignments may be resubmitted to raise a below mastery score (less than 80%). Students must request to make up the assignment/quiz and must resubmit the assignment by their next scheduled class period (unless there is an approved extenuating circumstance). Students may earn up to 80% on resubmitted assignments.

Electronic Devices- Cell phones are not allowed to be on or visible during class (unless pre-approved as part of a class lesson). Cell phones must be off or set on silent (not vibrate) and kept in the student’s bag or pocket. EAR BUDS/headphones must be removed upon entering class and may not be visible during class.

Dress Code- Students clothing must conform to the dress code set forth in the Forest Student Handbook. Student’s must have school issued ID’s VISIBLE at all times. Hoodies worn on the head are considered hats and are not allowed in the school buildings (hallways or classrooms).

 Food and Drink- Student may have water or other beverages in non-breakable bottles/cups with secure lids (no Styrofoam or paper cups—no Polar cups, no Mc Donald’s cups, no open soda cans, etc.).

Due to COVID safety protocols eating in the classroom is currently prohibited.

IF/when restrictions are lifted, small snacks that are not messy, not loud, and not distracting may discretely be eaten during class. (Yes = Crackers, pretzels, small cookies, small candies. NO = Breakfast sandwich, burgers, large donuts, chips, large candy bars, etc.)

Classroom Procedures- Students will copy the posted classroom procedures into their Psychology notebook and follow all classroom procedures at all times, including and especially when substitute teachers are present:

Entering:  Be seated, gather your supplies, begin silent bell work.

Restroom Breaks: 5 minutes only. Sign out on the Restroom Log with first and last name and time out. Silently get teacher’s attention and obtain pass. Upon return, sign back in, return pass, take seat silently (Do NOT ask the teacher “what did I miss?”). Parents will be contacted if a student takes excessive bathroom breaks or excessive time on breaks.

Absence: Ask classmates for missing assignments—complete missed work after class or during CAT period. Submit missed work before or after school or at the beginning of the next scheduled class period.

Guests: If a guest (other faculty, district staff, etc.) enters the room, ignore them and keep working unless specifically addressed by the guest.

Sharpen pencil: Raise pencil, to silently get teacher’s attention, wait for a nod, quietly sharpen pencil.

Exit: When the teacher dismisses you (NOT the bell), clean up your area, and have a great day! *Waiting by the door to leave--for class change, lunch, or end of the day-- is not allowed.

Complete quiz on Classical Conditioning and Behaviorism based on this week's reading and classwork

Discuss your homework reading of pages 171-175 and explain behaviorism and how it affects everyday life along with the experiments and theorists.

Read pages 171-175 on Behaviorism, Watson and Bandura. Be prepared to share information with your classmates regarding the theorists, experiments, and topics of motivation.

Read pages 154 and 156-161 on Classical Conditioning. Be prepared to teach your classmates about Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning seminar: Discuss your reading homework from Ch 6--Classical Conditioning (pages 154 and 156-161). Be prepared to teach your classmates some information about Pavlov and Classical Conditioning.

Notebook Check: Bring your completed notebooks for review. You should have vocabulary from Chapter 1 and 3, a perspectives chart, and other notes on perspectives and development in your notebook.

Test on Ch 3 Development. Know the vocabulary, stage theories, and theorists.

Join your classmates in a class review of Ch 3 to prepare for the Ch 3 test. You may bring/use your notes.

Complete Ch 3 Vocab Quiz in class

Homework M-W: research, the psychological terms accommodation and assimilation in relation to psychology.

Write the definitions and an example of each--share in class this week.

Read Ch 3 pages 84-96--PREPARE TO TEACH CONCEPTS TO YOUR CLASSMATES!!!

Study for Ch 3 Vocabulary quiz which will be on Mon/Tues 10/5-6

Review Erikson (84), Piaget (72), Kohlberg's (83) development stages--class discussion.

Read and discuss pages 75-79 Social development, attachment theory, Harry Harlow.

Homework M-W: research, the psychological terms accommodation and assimilation. Write an example of each--present in class

Homework Friday: Read pages 84-96--prepare to teach the concepts.

***Study for Ch. 3 Vocabulary Quiz on Monday/Tues 10/5-6

Take notes, especially on the developmental stages proposed by Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg. Create an organizational chart to compare the theories.

In person classes: Perspectives Test (204-307); begin discussion on Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg (pages 68-88)

Online, 3rd period: Reviewed Perspective test results; began discussion on Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg (pages 68-88)

In person classes: Students completed presenting their Social Media Profile Posters and studied for the Perspectives test (pages 294-307)

Onlline (3rd Period):Posters, studied for test, took Perspectives test on 9/22 (pages 294-307)

Please click on this link for instructions for your Social Media Profile Poster assignment. It has all the info you need. The assignment is due on Friday 9/18.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rT8srL1Uz-1xJQ7w0Z4sRgWm-3Le0b7fzqlG9RH18Go/edit?usp=sharing