Psychology 12
Psychology is a course designed to provide students with an understanding of human behaviour and basic concepts in modern psychology. In this course, students will learn how the mind and body are interconnected, how psychology impacts their daily lives, and how psychology explains the way they interact with and relate to each other.
Psychology 12 is a course that merges elements of humanities and science. It is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of human behavior & mental processes. Students will gain an understanding of the scope of the field of psychology, its fundamental issues & the methods that psychologists use to research questions about the mind & behavior. Students will be provided with a variety of opportunities to develop competencies in thinking, responsibility & communication.
Psychological perspectives inform our decisions and impacts our daily lives. The human mind and body have complex interrelationships. The study of behaviour helps explain how we relate to and interact with one another.
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives: Declaration of First Peoples Principles of Learning - supports the development of self in support of connecting with others. Requires the exploration of one’s identity through understanding. Support the well-being of self, family & community as students learn about the connection between mind and body. Fosters a holistic, reflexive approach & focus on developing caring relationships. Promotes exploration of one’s identity through understanding.