Syllabus

dan.ondich@sobrietyhigh.org


CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is designed to introduce you to the science of human psychology. An understanding of human behavior will allow you to better understand yourself and the world around you. The course will provide a basic foundation of the principals of human psychology as well as an introduction to the scientific method through a research project.

COURSE GOALS

Students will: • Analyze the purpose and function of psychology • Understand the history and development of psychology as a science • Apply the various approaches of psychology to case studies and their own lives • Learn the function and purpose of the scientific method • Develop and conduct psychological research

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Although much of the learning in this class will utilize the Internet it is important to actively participate each and every day. Many of the activities require online interaction that must done in a timely manner. If you repeatedly fall behind you will miss key elements of the class necessary for active learning and may end up with a lower grade or reduced credit as a result.

GRADING The overall grade will be calculated using the following percentages. To receive full course credit for this class all work must be completed.

The following system will be used to calculate you letter grade: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, and below 60% = incomplete. Progress reports can be accessed through SchoolView.

LATE WORK

It is your responsibility to log into the class each day and finish assignments by the due date. Acceptance of late work will be handled on a case by case basis and may result in receiving a lower grade or reduced credit for the course.

EXPECTATIONS

You are expected to work on course activities each day during your assigned work time. You must also come prepared with a folder, notebook (optional) and pen/pencil every day. If you begin to fall behind you must contact you learning coach or me immediately so arrangements can be made to get you back on track.

JOURNAL

An electronic journal will be kept for the entire class. Specific expectations will be given to you. You should create a new page in your course wiki titled "Journal" or create a shared Google Doc titled "Journal". This journal will be kept in strict confidence and is protected by privacy act requirements. Any entries that are deemed to be of concern (depression, threats, etc.) must be reported by law.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor: Daniel Ondich Email: dan.ondich@sobrietyhigh.org Phone: 651.748.5258

COURSE CALENDAR

Lesson 1: Nicenet registration, A Psychological Test-Activity (NCSS I, IV, V) Lesson 2: A Psychological Test-Response and Analysis (NCSS I, IV, V) Lesson 3: Create personal course wiki, read and take notes on ch.1, lesson 1: The History and Scope of Psychology, topic 1 in your course wiki (NCSS I, II, IV) Lesson 4: Read and take notes on ch.1, lesson 1: The History and Scope of Psychology, topics 2-3 in your course wiki; Journal #1 “I am…” (NCSS I, II, IV) Lesson 5: Approaches of Psychology: Case Studies (NCSS I, IV, V, VIII)

Lesson 6: Quiz: History, Careers and Approaches; Journal #2-free write (NCSS I, II, IV, V, VIII) Lesson 7: Read and take notes on ch.1, lesson 2: Scientific Method and Research Designs, topics 1-3 (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 8: Finish reading and taking notes on ch.1, lesson 2: Scientific Method and Research Designs, topics 1-3; Journal #3 “I feel…” (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 9: Read and take notes on ch.1, lesson 3: Variables, topic 1; Variables Activity (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 10: Research Project-Overview and topic brainstorm (NCSS IV, V, VIII)

Lesson 11: Research Project-Research question and hypothesis (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 12: Research Project-Assign variables; Journal #4-free write (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 13: Read and take notes on ch.1, lesson 4: Statistical Reasoning and Ethics of Research, topics 1-3 (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 14: Research Project-Ethical analysis; Journal #5 “I wish…” (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 15: Quiz: Research (NCSS IV, V, VIII)

Lesson 16: Research Project-Conduct research (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 17: Research Project-Conduct research and begin analysis (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 18: Research Project-analysis (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 19: Research Project Due; Journal #7-course reflection (NCSS IV, V, VIII) Lesson 20: Peer review research projects (NCSS IV, V, VIII)