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Psych Talk - An AP Psychology Study Group
Who Are You? An Introduction to Personality and Psychological Well-Being
Matt Bolton
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)
In this 7-week live course, students will learn about psychological well-being topics relating to personality, stress and coping, and positive psychology, and will be equipped with tools they can use to navigate broader life.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Hello there! I teach in a very "person-centered" way that starts with a striving to recognize and accept all students for who they are as people. I seek to create an inclusive and warm learning environment in which all students feel free and able to discuss course material. Emphasis is placed on active learning, where students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss the material they learn. This class has been adapted based on material taught in my PSY-110: Psychological Well-Being...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1PersonalityStudents will learn about several historical views on human personality, including the work of different psychologists. Discussion will center around ways that our personalities affect our well-being. In week 2, students will learn about two modern perspectives on personality. As part of this module, students will take a personality test and write a 1-page reflection paper on their results.Week 2Lesson 2PersonalityStudents will learn about several historical views on human personality, including the work of different psychologists. Discussion will center around ways that our personalities affect our well-being. In week 2, students will learn about two modern perspectives on personality. As part of this module, students will take a personality test and write a 1-page reflection paper on their results.Week 3Lesson 3Stress, Coping, ValuesStudents will learn about formal models of stress and coping (emotion regulation, and the role of mindfulness in this process) and mindfulness skills through short exercises and discussion. Students in week 3 will practice a stress-and-coping exercise for one week, where they will engage in an activity of their choosing (meditation, taking a walk, or listening to music they enjoy) for 10 minutes each day and then write a 1-page paper reflecting on their experience by the end of week 4.Week 4Lesson 4Stress, Coping, ValuesStudents will learn about formal models of stress and coping (emotion regulation, and the role of mindfulness in this process) and mindfulness skills through short exercises and discussion. Students in week 3 will practice a stress-and-coping exercise for one week, where they will engage in an activity of their choosing (meditation, taking a walk, or listening to music they enjoy) for 10 minutes each day and then write a 1-page paper reflecting on their experience by the end of week 4.Week 5Lesson 5Positive Psychology, Coping, HappinessStudents will learn about aspects of positive psychology and compassion in week 5, and in week 6 will examine formal models of happiness. In week 6 they will also complete a short worksheet and 1-page reflection paper to identify their values and what is important in their lives.Week 6Lesson 6Positive Psychology, Coping, HappinessStudents will learn about aspects of positive psychology and compassion in week 5, and in week 6 will examine formal models of happiness. In week 6 they will also complete a short worksheet and 1-page reflection paper to identify their values and what is important in their lives.Week 7Lesson 7Wrap-up and Review, Final Q&A
Students will be engaged with many ideas about psychology. By the end of the course they will be familiar with different ways of thinking about themselves and others; understand and be able to employ various strategies for dealing with stress; be able to practice empathy and compassion for themselves and others; and will have a better understanding of their values and what matters to them in life.
I have bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology and have taught aspects of this course for a year and a half at the college level. I also have 5+ years of experience in mindfulness/meditation and am in my second year of study for a master's degree in social work and psychotherapy.
Homework Offered
All homework will be individually-assigned. Students will receive personalized feedback on all their work. Week 1: Students will complete the Myers-Brigg Personality Test (www.16personalities.com) and write a 1-page paper reflecting on their results. Students will be provided with questions that guide their thinking around the results. Week 2: Students will complete the Big Five personality inventory and write a 1-page paper reflecting on their results. Students will be provided with questions that guide their thinking around the results. Week 4: Students will engage in one of three possible stress coping-related activities (meditation, going for a walk, listening to enjoyable music) for 10 minutes a day for the week. They will be given instructions on how to do this and their experiences of the activity will be discussed when we meet in Week 5. Week 6: Students will complete a short worksheet on values and write a 1-page reflection paper on what matters to them in life. Students will be provided with questions that guide their thinking around the results.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive individual feedback on their homework assignments.Grades Offered
Students will be engaged through various means including text, audio, and imagery, and those who need more individually-tailored support completing assignments will be received with collaboration, empathy, and understanding.
It may be helpful for students to attend a session or two of my weekly course on mindfulness and meditation (https://outschool.com/classes/ab0b9bfb-dca7-4bd7-bf4d-c6731a37e0f0), but this is in no way required to complete the present course.
One-page handouts with extra information will be provided each week.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The material for the course is based on content from Iona Boniwell's Positive Psychology in a Nutshell: The Science of Happiness. The textbook, however, is not required; students will not be using it directly.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)
**If a course you are interested in does not fit your schedule, contact me and we can work out a day that is good for your student. I am currently unable to teach on Mondays and Wednesdays.** Hi there! I'm Matt, and psychology is the main subject...
Group Class
$22
weekly or $150 for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-18 learners per class
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