Introduction to Psychology and Practical Applications
This 8-week course, designed using the APA National Standards for high school psychology courses, will cover a different area of psychology each week, and include how we can apply the research to our everyday lives.
Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCC
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(515)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional homework assignments geared towards applying concepts learned in class will be made available each week. Instructor feedback available if submitted by given deadline. Final exam and grade report also available upon request.Assessment
Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by asking students, through chat box polls, as well as weekly homework to share the ways in which they can apply the strategies learned from psychology research. Will also provide end of course test for those who want to evaluate what they've achieved.Grading
Upon request, learners can receive a final grade report which will be based on weekly application homework, class attendance / participation, and final exam. Learners will get feedback on homework submitted by given deadline.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
*I offer full refunds until 7 days prior to the start of the class, then Outschool refund policy is adhered to * This class is ideal for learners who have an interest in human behavior and/or desires a psychology course which meets the American Psychological Associations standards.(https://www.apa.org/education/k12/national-standards). There will be a thread of application throughout the course, guiding learners as to how psychology can be applied. I'll use google slides and chat box polls to encourage learner participation. No prior experience is needed. While chat box participation is welcomed, research informs us that learners understand, retain and recall information better when they are relaxed. With this in mind, I never call on students to participate. Opportunities are provided, but students can relax knowing they won't be called on or put on the spot. A final exam and grade report is available, UPON REQUEST. This documentation may be useful for home school records.
Learning Goals
1. Student will learn about research methods used in psychology
2. Student will learn about the brain structures and what biopsychology is
3. Student will learn about an overview of typical development and the psychology of learning
4. Student will learn what cognitive psychology is and early experiments
5. Student will learn what social psychology is and experiments used
6. Student will learn some of the impacts diversity has in psychology
7. Student will learn what personality and motivation psychology is and experiments used
8. Student will learn about some personality disorders
9. Student will learn what clinical psychology is and practical applications for psychology
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Scientific Inquiry Domain
We'll look at research methods used in field of psychology and how they compare to the "hard" sciences. We'll also discuss the beginnings of psychology and why it's difficult to neatly define psychology. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Biopsychology Domain-Brain structure and biological basis for behavior
We'll examine the structures of the brain, biological basis of behavior, and the uses of structures of brain and hormones in psychotherapy. We focus on parts of the brain like the frontal lobe and the impact of understanding it's development completion at 25 years old. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Development and Learning Domain- Lifespan development and learning psychology
The class will define life span development and cover three developmental theorists and how their work is used. We'll also talk about learning psychology, including classical and operant conditioning and how these concepts are used in advertising and healthcare. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cognition Domain-Cognitive psychology and IQ
Cognitive psychology and the study of intelligence will be the focus of this class. We examine the work of 3 researchers who did studies on memory and attention. We'll include one of the first research studies on how we omit and delete information when dealing with issues outside of our own culture and the limitations of IQ tests. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a fact-based course. I don't anticipate sensitive topics being discussed. I don't believe parental guidance is required.
Supply List
Note taking materials. I will provide an outline that can be used to follow along and take notes for each lesson. It will be uploaded shortly before each lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
515reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Kent State University
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with M.Ed. in Community counseling and a B.A. in Sociology. I have taught college level introductory Psychology and Sociology courses.Reviews
Live Group Course
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 152 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-12 learners per class
