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Course Details:
Course Details:
Grades: 10-12
Length: one semester
Prerequisites: none
Course Description:
Course Description:
Psychology introduces learners to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. Learners are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists used to explore the processes involved in normal and abnormal perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and actions.
While the grade/course level competencies are required, the content objectives are suggested pathways that move learners toward competency and the achievement of performance indicators.
While the grade/course level competencies are required, the content objectives are suggested pathways that move learners toward competency and the achievement of performance indicators.
Graduate - Level Competency:
Graduate - Level Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
P.1 The learner will analyze the historical origins of the science of psychology by exploring the scientific theories to better understand the forces of change and make ethical decisions of psychological research.
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Understand the ethical standards governing the work of psychologists.
Understand the history, theoretical approaches, and research methods of psychology.
Standards:
Standards:
NCSS
III-V
C3
D2.Psy.1.9-12,
D2.His.1.9-12,
D2.His.12.9-12
Graduate - Level Competency:
Graduate - Level Competency:
Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills
GL.4 The learner will develop research skills by selecting, evaluating, and synthesizing information from varied sources in order to effectively communicate using reasoning and sufficient evidence, both orally and in writing.
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
P.2 The learner will develop research skills by selecting, evaluating, and synthesizing information from varied sources, in order to demonstrate understanding of conducting psychological research in an ethical and organized manner, both orally and in writing.
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Interpret charts, graphs, statistics, and other data related to the areas of study.
Analyze the validity of certain data and studies.
Infer interpretations from case studies.
Create and conduct a psychological research project.
Standards:
Standards:
NCSS
III-V
C3
D2.Psy.3-6.9-12,
D2.Psy.14.9-12,
D2.Psy.21.9-12
Graduate - Level Competency:
Graduate - Level Competency:
Communication
GL.1 The learner will demonstrate the ability to read a variety of texts fluently and critically by using a variety of strategies in order to evaluate arguments, biases, intended audience, and purpose.
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
P.3 The learner will demonstrate the ability to read a variety of texts fluently and critically by using a variety of strategies, in order to evaluate arguments and to support different theories of psychology.
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Understand the geography and functions of various parts of the brain.
Explore the anatomy of the nervous system.
Understand the difference in individual and group behavior.
Identify the sources of bias, stereotypes, and prejudice.
Standards:
Standards:
NCSS
III-V
C3
D2.Psy.7.9-12,
D2.Psy.10-13.9-12,
D2.Psy.15-17.9-12
Graduate - Level Competency:
Graduate - Level Competency:
Discourse
GL.7 The learner will demonstrate the ability to collaborate and engage in constructive public and civil discourse by defending and listening to differing positions on topical issues, trends, and events in order to engage in crucial conversations with people of varying perspectives.
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
P.4 The learner will demonstrate the ability to collaborate and engage in constructive public and civil discourse by defending and listening to differing positions on psychology, in order to engage in crucial conversations with people of varying perspectives.
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Understand the impact that various social institutions have upon individuals (family, school, religion, etc.).
Identify the various hierarchy of needs according to Maslow.
Identify various types of personalities.
Become aware of one’s own personal biases.
Identify various abnormal behaviors.
Explore available resources and community help centers.
Identify various treatment options.
Standards:
Standards:
NCSS
III-V
C3
D2.Psy.2.9-12,
D2.Psy.9.9-12,
D2.Psy.18-19.9-12
AK Cultural
B.1, E.7
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