Psychology of Learning: Psychological Hacks to Get Awesome Grades
In this one-time class, we'll learn about the beginnings of the science of psychology, the first experiments done, current research, and how we can use what has been discovered to help today's students more easily achieve awesome grades.
Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCC
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by asking students for comments and questions. I'll also use chat box polls.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This class is ideal for students who have an interest in the beginnings of psychology, and the science of how we learn. No prior experience is needed, only an interest in learning about research related to learning and how to apply the findings to academics. Because research says students learn better when relaxed, learners will not be called on. Participation is welcomed, but never demanded. Opportunities for participation are provided in the form of chat box polls. We'll cover the basics of the psychology of learning, and the earliest experiments conducted to understand how we learn. Some of these experiments were so outrageous, no researcher would be allowed today to repeat these experiments. We'll also discuss some more recent research on the mechanics of learning. We'll also talk about hacks, which come from the experiment results, that students can use to improve their own learning abilities and academic performance. I have a structured, yet humor-filled teaching style, designed to keep student's interest and spark discussion. I'll use slides to reinforce concepts as well.
Learning Goals
1] Student will learn the foundational principles of learning psychology.
2] Students will learn about three early psychologists and the ground-breaking experiments each conducted to help us understand how we learn.
3] Students will learn about the findings of two more recent bodies of research on how we learn.
4] Students will learn at least five strategies, based on the experiment findings, to use to improve their academic performance.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a fact-based course. I don't anticipate any sensitive topics arising. I don't anticipate the need for parental guidance.
Supply List
Pen/Paper (Students may wish to take notes, specifically on the strategies they can use in their studying and schoolwork). There is a class outline provided that students can download and use to take notes or just follow along.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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527reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Kent State University
I have a B.A. in Sociology and a M.Ed. in Community Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have also taught Introduction to Psychology and Sociology to college freshman.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$17
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 91 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
2-6 learners per class
