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Hopefully this will be a useful tool for you this year. I will post readings, assignments, vocab/terms, chapter test dates and study guides on a regular basis. My goal is keep students who miss class updated with the days activities / assignments. For parents I hope this is useful for checking your students nightly homework.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
1 Assignment
Have your parents/guardians send me an email so I know they have reviewed the blog and syllabus.
Syllabus
Psychology
Fall 2010/2011
Mr. Neil
Phone: 322-3288
Email: nate.neil@bend.k12.or.us
Blog: Summitpsyche.blogspot.com
Course Description:
What is Psychology? It is a field of inquiry that is sometimes defined as the science of the mind, sometimes as the science of behavior. To study the psychology of living creatures is to explain why wolves howl at the moon and sons rebel against their fathers; why birds sing and moths fly into flame; why we remember how to ride a bicycle after twenty years; why teenage males and females could not act more differently and, finally, why we as humans make love as well as war. Simply put, Psychology is the most RELEVENT subject you as a young person will ever study because it provides insight into why you feel, think and behave the way you do.
Units of Study:
I. Physical Development of the Brain- Sense & Perception
II. Scientific Methods & Consciousness
III. Theories of Learning- Processing & Memory
IV. Psychological Development- Infancy through Adolescence
V. Psychological Disorders
Course Requirements: % of grade
Class Participation/ attendance 15
Homework, class activities and experiments 35
Final Project 15
Quizzes 15
Midterm/Final Exams 20
*Extra Credit opportunities are only given when all other work is completed
Note about Participation:
Because psychology is a social science, participatory behavior is critical to your success in this class. Social Sciences are just that- SOCIAL. Therefore, much of the discussion and learning in the class will require you to provide personal input and interpretation to your experiences. If you are painfully shy and prefer trips to the dentist office rather then interacting with classmates- this class might not be for you.
Class Behavior Policy:
1. Be in your seat and prepared when class begins. 2 unexcused tardies = 1 phone call home. Detentions after 4th.
2. Turn in assignments the day they are due. Late work will be accepted but will result in a severe penalty (1 day=50% off). If you have an excused absence, you will have three DAYS- not class periods- to make it up for full credit.
3. IF you have a prearranged reason for leaving class, let me know BEFORE the bell to begin the class rings.
4. No eating or drinking in class. Water is OK.
5. No bathroom breaks. Take care of your personal business during passing period.
6. Electronic devices have a nasty habit of disappearing in this classroom so don’t bring em’.
7. Bring your supplies everyday to class (i.e. textbook, assigned reading
materials, pens & pencils, class notebook/binder).
Fall 2010/2011
Mr. Neil
Phone: 322-3288
Email: nate.neil@bend.k12.or.us
Blog: Summitpsyche.blogspot.com
Course Description:
What is Psychology? It is a field of inquiry that is sometimes defined as the science of the mind, sometimes as the science of behavior. To study the psychology of living creatures is to explain why wolves howl at the moon and sons rebel against their fathers; why birds sing and moths fly into flame; why we remember how to ride a bicycle after twenty years; why teenage males and females could not act more differently and, finally, why we as humans make love as well as war. Simply put, Psychology is the most RELEVENT subject you as a young person will ever study because it provides insight into why you feel, think and behave the way you do.
Units of Study:
I. Physical Development of the Brain- Sense & Perception
II. Scientific Methods & Consciousness
III. Theories of Learning- Processing & Memory
IV. Psychological Development- Infancy through Adolescence
V. Psychological Disorders
Course Requirements: % of grade
Class Participation/ attendance 15
Homework, class activities and experiments 35
Final Project 15
Quizzes 15
Midterm/Final Exams 20
*Extra Credit opportunities are only given when all other work is completed
Note about Participation:
Because psychology is a social science, participatory behavior is critical to your success in this class. Social Sciences are just that- SOCIAL. Therefore, much of the discussion and learning in the class will require you to provide personal input and interpretation to your experiences. If you are painfully shy and prefer trips to the dentist office rather then interacting with classmates- this class might not be for you.
Class Behavior Policy:
1. Be in your seat and prepared when class begins. 2 unexcused tardies = 1 phone call home. Detentions after 4th.
2. Turn in assignments the day they are due. Late work will be accepted but will result in a severe penalty (1 day=50% off). If you have an excused absence, you will have three DAYS- not class periods- to make it up for full credit.
3. IF you have a prearranged reason for leaving class, let me know BEFORE the bell to begin the class rings.
4. No eating or drinking in class. Water is OK.
5. No bathroom breaks. Take care of your personal business during passing period.
6. Electronic devices have a nasty habit of disappearing in this classroom so don’t bring em’.
7. Bring your supplies everyday to class (i.e. textbook, assigned reading
materials, pens & pencils, class notebook/binder).
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