Psychology 12
Teacher(s)
Lia Michalski
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Social Studies 10 is required. Completion of Psychology 11 is recommended, but is not required.
Description
Psychology 12 is built upon five big ideas:
- Consciousness is regularly altered through natural processes, therapy, and substance use.
- Stress is a profoundly destructive force that preys on our physiology and psychology.
- People suffer from, and are treated for, a variety of adjustment disorders. Further, mental health is a profoundly important topic.
- Interpersonal Psychology involves a deep awareness of one’s own emotions and motivations.
- People will usually behave differently in groups as proven by a number of precedent setting experiments.
The four units in the course include:
- Unit 1: Social Psychology This unit introduces students to key concepts in social psychology, focusing on how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the social environment.
- Unit 2: Sleep This unit explores the stages of sleep, the theories behind dreaming, common sleep disorders, and the importance of sleep hygiene.
- Unit 3: Psychological Disorders Lessons in this unit look at the complex nature of psychological disorders, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the different types of psychological conditions, their causes, symptoms, and treatments.
- Unit 4: Addiction and Treatment This unit is centered around the psychological and physiological effects of drugs on the body and brain. The unit also examines addiction and various treatment and healing strategies.
For each unit, there are many opportunities for students to practice their skills before submitting a major assignment or in the case where the student is already comfortable with the material, there is an opportunity to move forward. You analyze your needs and you set the pace. We help you achieve those goals!
Type
online
Credit
4
Delivery
Student-paced, online
Students will communicate with the teacher for support as needed.
Summary
4 Units
Total of 16 Assignments
2 Review Quizzes
Assessment
Assessment is the systematic gathering of information about what students know, understand, and are able to do in relation to the curricular competencies and content for this course. Here are the key ways you will be assessed:
- "Formative" submissions on which descriptive feedback is given and no grade.
- Polished submissions in a variety of forms.
- Review quizzes at the end of units 2 and 4.
A final mark will be based on the student’s body of work as a whole.
Support
Zoom or Teams support sessions can be organized with the course teacher as well as phone conversations.
Materials
There is no textbook for this course.
Web camera required for presentation assignments and quiz writing.
Requirements
Basic Technical Requirements
Outcomes
This course is a locally developed course, approved by the Saanich School District.
