Psychology- Grade 11 & 12

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Psychology 11

YPSYC1A-4S Credits: 4

Prerequisite: None

This course is an introductory survey course in psychology. Psychology 11 will investigate some or all of the following topics:

  • Communication skills

  • Schools of Psychology (understanding psychology and psychological methods)

  • The Brain and the Nervous System

  • Perception, Learning, Thinking and Intelligence and Memory

  • Motivation and Emotion · Personality

  • Psychological Disorders

  • Psychotherapies

  • Social interaction

  • attitudes and values

  • Stress and coping skills

Psychology 12

YPSYC2A-4S Credits: 4

Prerequisite: PSY 11

This program is for students who are interested in exploring the teaching profession as a possible career. Topics will include: What makes a good teacher? Learning/Teaching Styles, Developing a Positive Atmosphere, Teaching Strategies, Interpersonal/Communication Skills, Group Dynamics and the Psychology of Child Development. Students will also experience job shadowing at primary and intermediate schools. Finally, students will be expected to plan, present and evaluate their own lesson.