PSYCHOLOGY SCHEMES OF WORK 2014-2016 Week: Unit Learning outcome Lesson focus I1.ntroduction Understand what Psychology is and distinguish between three man levels of analysis Biological level of analysis (BloA) Principles of the BLOA: Understanding the case of David Reimer All behaviour has a physiological basis BLoA Research methods Case studies Brain imaging techniques BLoA Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the biological level of analysis. Issues of confidentiality of biological data. Testing on animals BLoA Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain Phineas Gage Sperry (Split brain) Mcguire BLoA Using one or more examples, explain effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour Martinez/Acetyhcoline Activities and resources Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion Powerpoint 37 – 50 https://www.schoology.com/course/22438405/ materials?f=1117549 Video: BBC Horizion documentary https://www.schoology.com/course/22438405/ materials?f=888435 Complete table on brain imaging techniques Completed table of brain imaging techniques Week: Unit Learning outcome BLoA Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones in human behaviour. BLoA Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological �� processes BLoA Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behaviour BLoA Lesson focus Activities and resources Assessment Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss Completed notes Verbal discussion to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behaviour? Discuss social constructivism Students to research Laing/Szasz and Foucault Students research and share findings from research BLoA Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour. Research activity on reliability studies BLoA Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behaviour. Class discussion on validity types – face and criterion: Discuss Rosenhan;s study All behaviour has a physiological basis H/W essay question “ Examine the concepts of normality & abnormality Students research and share findings from research on reliability studies Answer questions orally on Rosenhan’s study Week: Unit Learning outcome Lesson focus Activities and resources Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss CLoA CLoA All behaviour has a physiological basis Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion Powerpoint 37 – 50 https://www.schoology.com/course/22438405/materials ?f=1117549 Video: BBC Horizion documentary CLoA CLoA Research methods Case studies Brain imaging techniques https://www.schoology.com/course/22438405/materials ?f=888435 Complete table on brain imaging techniques Completed table of brain imaging techniques Discuss social constructivism Students to research Laing/Szasz and Foucault Students research and share findings from research CLoA Research activity on reliability studies CLoA Class discussion on validity types – face and criterion: Discuss Rosenhan;s study H/W essay question “ Examine the concepts of normality & abnormality Students research and share findings from research on reliability studies Answer questions orally on Rosenhan’s study Week: Unit Learning outcome Lesson focus Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss CLoA Understand what Psychology is and distinguish between three man levels of analysis CLoA Principles of the BLOA: Understanding the case of David Reimer All behaviour has a physiological basis Research methods Case studies Brain imaging techniques CLoA Activities and resources Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion Powerpoint 37 – 50 https://www.schoology.com/course/22438405/materials ?f=1117549 Video: BBC Horizion documentary Completed table of brain imaging techniques CLoA CLoA Research activity on reliability studies Students research and share findings from research on reliability studies CLoA Class discussion on validity types – face and criterion: Discuss Rosenhan;s study Answer questions orally on Rosenhan’s study Week: Unit Learning outcome Lesson focus Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss SLoA Understand what Psychology is and distinguish between three man levels of analysis SLoA Principles of the BLOA: Understanding the case of David Reimer All behaviour has a physiological basis Research methods Case studies Brain imaging techniques SLoA SLoA Activities and resources Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion Powerpoint 37 – 50 https://www.schoology.com/course/22438405/materials ?f=1117549 Video: BBC Horizion documentary https://www.schoology.com/course/22438405/materials ?f=888435 Complete table on brain imaging techniques Completed table of brain imaging techniques Discuss social constructivism Students to research Laing/Szasz and Foucault Students research and share findings from research SLoA Research activity on reliability studies SLoA Class discussion on validity types – face and criterion: Discuss Rosenhan;s study H/W essay question “ Examine the concepts of normality & abnormality Students research and share findings from research on reliability studies Answer questions orally on Rosenhan’s study Week: Unit SLoA SLoA SLoA SLoA SLoA SLoA Learning outcome Lesson focus Activities and resources U Assessment Week: Unit Abnormal Psychology Learning outcome Lesson focus Activities and resources Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology Completed table of brain imaging techniques Week: Unit Learning outcome Lesson focus Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology All behaviour has a physiological basis Abnormal Psychology Case studies Brain imaging techniques Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology Activities and resources Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion Completed table of brain imaging techniques Week: Unit Learning outcome Lesson focus Activities and resources Use powerpoint slides 1 – 37 to discuss Qualitative research methods Research methods Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion Week: Unit Human relationships Learning outcome Lesson focus Activities and resources Assessment Completed notes Verbal discussion