Psychology: A Christian Perspective Fall 2014 Mondays 11-11:55 and Wednesdays 11:30-12:25 Required Materials Psychology: A Christian Perspective, High School Edition, by Dr. Tim Rice Holy Bible, any translation 3-ring binder, any color Sharpened pencils with erasers or mechanical pencils Loose-leaf notebook paper, college or wide ruled Ball-point pens Yellow highlighter pen Set of 20 tabbed dividers for 3-ring binder, with write-on tabs, NOT paper inserts **OPTIONAL MATERIALS for students pursuing college credit:** CLEP Introductory Psychology (by REA) OR Barron s AP Psychology (6 th ed.) 200-300 lined 3X5 notecards in mixed colors Course Schedule Monday 8/25 Wednesday 8/27 What is Psychology? (Part 1) in class: distribute textbooks; discuss policies and procedures homework: read chapter 1; define key concepts & people in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 1 & related topics homework: choose final project focus and format Monday 9/1 Wednesday 9/3 What is Psychology? (Part 2) Labor Day: NO CLASS homework: answer chapter 1 review questions homework: read chapters 2 & 3; define key concepts and people Monday 9/8 Wednesday 9/10 A Christian Worldview/Psychology s History and Worldview in class: lecture/discussion of chapters 2 & 3 & related topics homework: answer chapter 2 & 3 selected review questions homework: read chapter 4; define key concepts and people Monday 9/15 Wednesday 9/17 Saturday 9/20 The Brain and Nervous System in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 4 & related topics homework: label brain/body map in class: go over brain/body map; read selections by Oliver Sacks homework: read chapter 5; define key concepts and people OPTIONAL: Psych Phlick Awakenings; time & place TBA
Monday 9/22 Wednesday 9/24 Sensation and Perception in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 5 & related topics homework: answer chapter 5 review questions homework: read chapter 6; define key concepts and people Monday 9/29 Wednesday 10/1 Motivation and Emotion in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 6 & related topics homework: answer chapter 6 review questions homework: read chapter 7; define key concepts and people Monday 10/6 Wednesday 10/8 Learning and Memory in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 7 & related topics homework: answer chapter 7 review questions homework: read chapter 8; define key concepts and people Monday 10/13 Wednesday 10/15 Human Development **mid-semester grades issued please sign and return** in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 8 & related topics homework: answer chapter 8 review questions in class: go over review questions; mid-term activity; quiz homework: read chapter 9; define key concepts and people Monday 10/20 Wednesday 10/22 Saturday 10/25 Consciousness in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 9 & related topics homework: answer chapter 9 review questions homework: read chapter 10; define key concepts and people OPTIONAL: Psych Phlick Home Run; time and place TBA Monday 10/27 Wednesday 10/29 Thinking, Language, and Intelligence in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 10 & related topics homework: answer chapter 10 review questions homework: read chapter 11; define key concepts and people
Monday 11/3 Wednesday 11/5 Personality (part 1) in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 11 & related topics homework: answer chapter 11 review questions homework: prepare for Personality Theory debate Monday 11/10 Wednesday 11/12 Personality (part 2) in class: Personality Theory debate homework: read Wanted article; write response paper in class: discuss Wanted article and student responses homework: read chapter 12; define key concepts and people Monday 11/17 Wednesday 11/19 Saturday 11/22 Abnormal Psychology in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 12 & related topics homework: answer chapter 12 review questions homework: read chapter 13; define key concepts & people OPTIONAL: Psych Phlick -- The Lobotomist; time/place TBA Monday 11/24 Wednesday 11/26 Treatment in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 13 & related topics homework: read chapter 14; define key concepts and people Thanksgiving Break NO CLASS Monday 12/1 Wednesday 12/3 Social Psychology in class: lecture/discussion of chapter 14 & related topics homework: answer chapter 14 review questions homework: read chapter 15; define key concepts and people Research Methods Monday 12/8 in class: design-a-study group project homework: read selected articles on prayer; write response paper Wednesday 12/10 in class: watch A Class Divided & discuss; please bring lunch! **class ends at 1:30** homework: complete final projects; prepare for presentations Monday 12/15 Wednesday 12/17 Final Project Presentations presentations by group A presentations by group B
Policies and Procedures General Rules: Since we have so much material to cover in just one semester, students are encouraged to attend all class meetings, and to arrive on time, whenever possible. Please notify me of any necessary absences or tardiness. Assigned reading and homework assignments must be completed by the following class period. Please note that the course schedule is subject to change, and that I will notify you of any revisions that are made. Participation in class discussions and activities is required, and will be part of the final grade (see below). In addition, a positive, respectful attitude toward the instructor, parent helpers, and fellow students is expected at all times. In keeping with CHFM policy, cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off during class. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of this course. My personal contact information can be found by logging into the member section of CHFM s website, www.chfm.org. Please note that I do NOT have texting service. Grading Policy: Successful completion of this course will require satisfactory completion of all assigned readings, assignments, and quizzes, as well as participation in class discussions and activities. Throughout the semester, students will be expected to work on a Final Project, which will be used in lieu of a final exam, and presented in class during the last week of class. Each component of the final course grade will be weighted as follows: Readings, assignments, and quizzes 40% Participation in discussions and activities 40% Final Project and Presentation 20% Details about the final project and presentation will be provided on paper and via email on the first day of class. Attendance at optional activities, such as Psych Phlick evenings, will not be counted toward the final grade. However, these are an important supplement to what we will be learning this semester, and they may be referenced in class discussions when appropriate. Grading Scale: Each reading/homework assignment, quiz, discussion, activity, and project will be graded according to the following scale: 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below 60% F
A Caution to Parents Because of the secular worldview inherent in many of Psychology s most well-known theories, your student will encounter references to various mature topics during the course of the coming semester. These topics include, but may not be limited to: sex and sexual orientation, gender identity, eastern religious practices, supernatural phenomena and drug and alcohol use. Please be assured that the textbook I have chosen was written from a Christian worldview, and that like the author, I will do my best to approach these topics from a Biblical perspective as they arise. My motto this semester will be one that Dr. Rice repeats throughout his book: Understanding the material and accepting the worldview are two different things. You can do one without the other. However, if you are uncomfortable with any of the topics addressed in the course, and would like for your student to be excused from any readings, assignments, activities, or discussions, please inform me in advance, and I will provide alternative assignments. If you and your student understand and are in agreement with the information contained in this syllabus, please sign below, and turn in the bottom half of this page to me on the first day of class, Monday, August 25 th. If you need any further clarification first, please contact me. I am thoroughly looking forward to getting to know and working with your child this semester! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- By signing below, I certify that I have read through and am aware of the required materials, course schedule, policies and procedures (including general class rules, grading policy, and grading scale), and potentially controversial, mature topics covered in this Psychology course. I will contact the instructor in case of any necessary absence or tardiness, as well as any questions or concerns about any aspect of this course. I understand that students wishing to pursue college credit for this course should inform the instructor at the beginning of the semester, so that arrangements for additional preparation and testing can be made. Student Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: