psychology 2015 syllabus.docx

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PSYCHOLOGY

Port Allen High School

2015-2016

Coach Holden 225.383.1107 Conference Time- 9:50 - 11:25am

Room #

Library

[email protected]

CLASS WEBSITE

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EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMESBy the conclusion of the class, students will be able to: Define psychology explain the history

and present day approaches Explain and give examples of the research methods used in

psychology Explain the human central nervous system and endocrine systems and explain how

these affect human behavior and emotions Understand and explain different states of

consciousness, such as sleep, dreams, meditation, and therapeutic uses of hypnosis

Describe

the value of eyewitness testimony, and the current controversy regarding recovered memories.

Examine what intelligence is, multiple intelligences, emotional quotient, motivation, and

creativity and be able to apply them to yourselfExamine how gender plays a role in personality

development and be able to explain how nature and nurture define our personalities Explain

and be able to describe the major theories of personality

List and explain the various types ofpsychological disorders Examine and judge the effectiveness of various psychological and

biological therapies Examine and explain the current research of factors influencing

relationships such as attitudes, conformity, compliance and control, aggression and violence

with an emphasis on gender and culture

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis is an introduction to the science of human behavior. This course is taught with the

emphasis on student participation. Important topics of study include: humor, stress and

conflict, social influences, research methods, developmental theories, the brain and nervous

system, nature and nurture issues, maturation, emotion, perception, personality theories and

psychological disorders. It encompasses a broad area of research about human behavior,

information that should be available to all high school students who want to understand

themselves and others better. The goal of this course is to create active intellectual and

emotional involvement by the student, not only in learning about the science of psychology,

but in life as well.
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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?Students will gain a better understanding of human behavior by examining how people learn and

develop, how our minds operate, what factors affect behavior and how human behavior and

interaction is affected by society.

REQUIRED MATERIALSTo successfully complete this course, you will need:

3 Ring Binder with pockets

Loose Leaf Paper

Black Pen & Mechanical Pencil

Colored pencils

Sticky pads

Note Cards

Highlighter

TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS Homework and Classroom Work

Readings - Textbook and Others

Worksheets

Projects

Writing/Essays

Individual/Group Presentations

Simulations/Games

Tests/Quizzes

Any tests or quizzes that receive a grade lower than 80%

will require test corrections.

Class Participation

Discussions

In-Class Activities

WBR SCHOOLS GRADING SCALEStandard scale

A=93-100 B=85-92 C=75-84 D=67-74 F=0-66


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ATTENDANCE POLICYIt is important to attend class and participate in class discussions and activities. Please make

sure you follow the district attendance policy in order to earn credit for this course.

Tardy Policy

Procedure to be followed ifT RDY

When a student is tardy he or she will report to the office to acquire an admit slip.

Students will not be allowed to enter the classroom without an admit slip. If a student is

consistently tardy they will be assigned motivational work until the behavior is changed.

SSIGNMENT/M KE UP POLICY

ssignments handed in on time are eligible for full credit. ssignments handed in after

the due date, will receive a prorated grade. ssignments are usually due at the

beginning of the class.

bsent - You have the number of days you were absent to make up any missing work.

Please check with Coach Holden to find out what you missed.


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CLASSROOM POLICIES

COACH HOLDEN'S

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

Procedure to be followed when ENTERING THE CLASSROOM

Students will enter the classroom orderly and quietly and sit in their assigned seat.

Students will find their daily class objectives and a bell-ringer on the board which is to

be read and completed immediately.

Procedure to be followed during ROLE CALL

Student are to answer here when their name is called during roll call.

Students will not respond for another student. This behavior will result in

application of action 2nd consequence.

Procedure to be followed if ABSENT

When a student is absent he or she is responsible for acquiring their missed

assignments. Please come to me for the assignment information. Students will have the

same amount of time that the students who were present in class had to complete the

same assignment. If a student misses a test the student must make up the test no more

than three days after their return to school. Chronic absences on test days will result in

essay format test.


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Procedure to be followed ifT RDY

When a student is tardy he or she will report to the office to acquire an admit slip.

Students will not be allowed to enter the classroom without an admit slip. If a student is

consistently tardy they will be assigned motivational work until the behavior is changed.

Procedure to be followed if you need to ask for SSIST NCE

If you need assistance at anytime you may raise your hand and I will come to your desk

to assist you. Examples: restroom or office

Procedure for addressing PROHIBITED BEH VIOR

PROHIBITED BEH VIOR

Not raising your hand and being recognized before speaking

Use of any inappropriate language

Treating others disrespectfully

Cheating is an immediate referral to the office

Being out of your seat without permission

CTIONS T KEN S RESULT OF PROHIBITED BEH VIOR

1

st Offense-Verbal Warning

2

ndOffense- Motivational Assignments

3

rdOffense- Parent Telephone Conference

4

thOffense- Referral /ISS/ Saturday school


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Procedure for INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS:

If less than 80% of an assignment is completed the assignment will be considered

incomplete. The student will earn a zero until the assignment is completed in a timely

manner. All assignments must be completed but the student will not earn a score

greater than 80%.

Procedure for MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:

Missed assignments will treated and addressed as inappropriate behavior .

Rewards for choosing to follow the classroom procedures:

You will have an incredible day at school.

You will feel better about yourself and others will feel good about you.

THIS PORTION IS TO BE CUT/REMOVED AND RETURN TO THE TEACHER

I_____________________(student) have read and agree to follow all procedure an accept

any and all consequences to result from not following the procedure for Coach Holden's

classroom. Student signature_______________________

I_____________________(guardian) have read and agree to follow all procedure an accept

any and all consequences to result from not following the procedure for Coach Holden's

classroom.

Guardian signature_______________________


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MAJOR UNITS AND PROJECTS

Unit 1

Chapter 1

Approaches to Psychology

Intro To Psychology

Chapter 2 Psychological

Research Methods

and Statistics

Chapter 8 Sensation and Perception

Chapter 12 Motivation and Emotion

Chapter 15 Stress and Health

Chapter 9 Learning: Principles andApplications

Chapter 10 Memory and Thought

Chapter 11 Thinking and Language

Chapter 7 Altered States of

Consciousness

Chapter 3 Infancy and Childhood

Chapter 4 Adolescence

Chapter 5 Adulthood and Old Age


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Chapter 13 Psychological

Testing

Chapter 14 Theories of Personality

Chapter 16 Psychological Disorders

Chapter 17 Therapy and Change

Chapter 18 Individual Interaction

Chapter 20 Attitude Formation

I have read over the syllabus and understand the class policies. I also understand that I can contact

the teacher at [insert your school email address] or call Port Allen High School to set-up a meeting

with the teacher by contacting the guidance counselor.

Student name: _______________________________ Student signature: _______________________

Parent name: ________________________________ Parent signature: ________________________

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