I would like to acknowledge the traditional territory of the scəw̓ aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations and of all the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial and on whose land we live, learn and play. I would also like to offer my respect to all the Elders who have gone before us and to all Canadians who are on the journey of Reconciliation.
Hello Students,
My name is Ms. Matthews and I have been teaching for the past 31 years, and teaching Psychology specifically since 1999. I have taught Psychology at various levels – Psychology 11, Psychology 12, Psychology 12AP and both IB Psychology 11 and IB Psychology 12, which I currently teach. Psychology is a very interesting field and applicable to many areas of future studies – it has even been made to be a mandatory course for those pursuing medicine and nursing as it is often needed in those fields.
Please take the time to read this page carefully and save the link to this site on your computer for future reference. I have made this page to address some of the most frequently asked questions about online courses. When sending me emails at dmatthews@deltaschools.ca please include your full name and course name (eg. John James, Psych 11 ). Please message me at the email listed rather than through the deltalearns (the google classroom email) as I do not check that email often.
Keys to Success
Attend class - much of our learning is interactive or discussion based. You cannot learn if you are not in class.
Check the website for homework - homework will always be listed on the homework page. It is your responsbility to come to class prepared, with work done and readings completed, so that you can participate fully. Even if you are away, you are expected to check the homework page and stay up to date on work and adhere to due dates for work and tests.
Be respectful of others in class - there are no stupid questions or dumb ideas. Psychology is everywhere in life and there are mutlipel explanations for every behavior you see. Even if an explanation given is not fully correct, it gives others the opportunity to build on the explanation and learn concepts that can be shared with the group.
Leave your phone in the pocket chart at the front - we don't have time for you to play on your phone. If you want to play on your phone, find another class to do that in. I have no patience for 'babysitting' those who are not mature enough to be in class and engage actively in learning.
If you are sick, stay home. You are still expected to get work done that will be loaded on the site, but we do not need your germs in class. We would all like to stay healthy. Make sure parents phone in prior to 8:30 am to register your absence. If there is a test I will need a note when you return for you to make it. up.
Be curious. Ask questions. Do the work. Contribute actively to the class discussions and engage in the learning that is done in class.