Psychology 11
Psychology 11 presents an introduction to the history of Psychology, commonly defined as the science of human behaviour and experience, its key concepts, procedures, findings and theories.
he goal is to introduce students to the how and why of human thought and behaviour with an emphasis on regularly connecting what they have learned to their daily lives. The course allows students the chance to discuss, collaborate and present. Critical thinking is at the core of this class. Students consider their own thoughts and behaviour in order to understand concepts. An understanding of early experiences and their impact on human development leads to understanding of self and others.
BIOLOGICAL Knowledge of biological functions of the human brain and body is integral to our understanding of ourselves and our interactions with others PSYCHOLOGICAL Understanding of psychological concepts and theories help us to understand phenomena across contexts, both personal and social SOCIAL Social emotional learning equips us with the ability to recognize and develop skills to interact with others
The disciplines within Psychology develop students’ abilities to think critically, analytically and solve problems. Students will have opportunities to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and learn how to collect and interpret data. They will learn to communicate their findings through a variety of methods such as written reports, oral presentations, graphics, and statistics. Students examine their own biases and consider different perspectives with an open mind.