DEWAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING
FALL SEMESTER 2015
PSYC 1101 (C)
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 HOURS
Guiding Principles (DEPOSITS)
(Adapted from the Georgia Systemic Teacher Education Program Accomplished Teacher Framework)
Dispositions Principle:
Productive dispositions positively affect learners, professional growth, and the
learning environment.
Equity Principle:
All learners deserve high expectations and support.
Process Principle:
Learning is a life-long process of development and growth.
Ownership Principle:
Professionals are committed to, and assume responsibility for, the future of
their disciplines.
Support Principle:
Successful engagement in the process of learning requires collaboration among
multiple partners.
Impact Principle:
Effective practice yields evidence of learning.
Technology Principle:
Technology facilitates teaching, learning, community building, and resource
acquisition
Standards Principle:
Evidence-based standards systematically guide professional preparation and
development.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK STANDARDS (CFS)
(All teacher preparation programs are required to use the InTASC Model Core Teacher Standards)
II. KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND THEIR LEARNING: Teachers support the
intellectual, social, physical, and personal development of all students.
III. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Teachers create learning environments that
encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and selfmotivation.
This syllabus was last revised on 20th November, 2015.
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES
2. Students will demonstrate cross-cultural perspectives and knowledge of other societies.
3. Students will use computer and information technology when appropriate.
4. Students will express themselves clearly, logically, and precisely in writing and in speaking, and
they will demonstrate competence in reading and listening.
5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of scientific and mathematical principles and
proficiency in laboratory practices.
7. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, to evaluate, and to make inferences
from oral, written, and visual materials.
COURSE APA OUTCOMES FOR B.A./B.S. PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE
1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains
1.3 Describe applications of psychology
2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
INSTRUCTOR:
Larry Hilgert, Ph.D., NCSP
Associate Professor, Georgia Licensed Psychologist
Office Location : Psychology Building, Room 2215
Telephone: (229) 333-5616 or (229) 333-5930 Fax: (229) 259-5576
E-MAIL: lhilgert@valdosta.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8 – 9:45 am; Wednesday 11:00 am until 5:30 pm
or by appointment.
Note: please call ahead as hours may differ when field and research site visits require travel.
Website: http://www.valdosta.edu/~lhilgert/
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Feldman, Robert., & Gould, E. (2013). Understanding Psychology (11th ed). New York:
McGraw Hill, Inc.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A general survey course designed to introduce the student to the fundamental methods and content of
contemporary psychology. PSYC 1101 is required of all psychology majors. (Course Registration Number: 80020)
OTHER COURSE OBJECTIVES AND FORMAT - To become acquainted with a variety of
psychological terms and theories, as well as to learn methods of scientific inquiry and to explore
novel ways of perceiving one’s own behavior and that of the world as a whole. Specific objectives
will be available each week as they are posted to the website and linked to the quiz schedule portion
of this syllabus. Class meetings will in most cases be group discussions with some brief media
presentations, etc. Class discussion occurs regularly and participation is expected as outlined in
greater detail below. Lectures will cover material from the text as well as outside resources and are
available at least 24 hours (and usually at least 48 hours) before question cards are due. Reading
the chapters assigned "prior" to class participation is critical. Tests will contain material covered
in the book, in class, and/or podcasts. Some additional information may be presented via
BlazeVIEW.
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LOGGING INTO BlazeVIEW D2L
Go to the VSU Homepage or to Hilgert’s Homepage. Look to the left side of the screen and click on the
“BlazeVIEW” link. That will take you to the BlazeVIEW login screen. Use your VSU e-mail name and your
password will be your VSU e-mail password. It may be necessary to "tune-up" your browser via the link
provided by Valdosta State. Once your browser is certified as ready Then click “ok.” That will take you to
your “BlazeVIEW” home page. Then click on “SU2015-PSYC-1101-A.” That’s all it takes – you’re into our
PSYC 1101 class BlazeVIEW Home page. For additional information about BlazeVIEW check it out at:
http://www.valdosta.edu/academics/elearning/blazeview-d2l.php
Also, the handouts will be made available via D2L. You are expected to print out the handouts
and bring them to class after the first quiz has been administered.
COURSE ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS/REQUIREMENTS
1. IN-CLASS CLICKER PARTICIPATION - An in-class clicker participation roll/assessment is used during class
through a technology-based student response system. Additional important details concerning the response system
units and the use of the response system will be provided in class during the first week. Students will give their
answers to the interactive questions in class. Your participation grade will then be individually calculated based on
the CORRECT percentages of class Interactive responses. PLEASE BRING YOUR CLICKER TO EACH CLASS.
IN-CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADE CALCULATION
Participation Points (out of 10% of your final
grade) that will be added for participation
10 points
8 points
6 points
4 points
2 points
Zero points
Percentage correctly answered across
all class interactive “clicker” items
25 percent
20 percent
15 percent
10 percent
5 percent
Zero percent
Participation scores are to be based on the percentages of correct responses supplied in class. (based on a total
percentage across all five sessions or classes). Answering with the response units within the response system will
not be required or recognized publically; however, if a student or group fails to respond, their score for that item will
be set as a zero for that participation item. Student response units (CLICKERS) are to be purchased at the VSU
Bookstore during the first few days of the semester. You will also need to purchase a “login access code.” Because
clickers are being used for more than 3,000 students each year you could likely use them again or easily sell you
clicker online. If you plan to sell your clicker to someone else, you should not put your name on your unit. However,
some form of TEMPORARY "label" may be applied to more easily identify your unit.
2. CLASS ASSIGNMENTS/WORKSHEETS - class WORKSHEETS/ASSIGNMENTS will be used during class
(see the schedule for particulars). . In reviewing the schedule you will notice the schedule for assignments
that will be given throughout the semester. ASSIGNMENTS CANNOT BE COMPLETED OUTSIDE OF
THE ALLOTED CLASS TIME. Scheduling individual sessions outside of class provides too many
inequities (it is not fair to students who complete the assignment in class) and with more than 150
students would be associated with too many individualized schedules to be managed. For purposes of
record keeping, the work will be collected following the completion of each assignment as you leave the
classroom. In-class assignment credit – A total of 10% of a student's grade will be based on
completion of ten “in-class assignments.” Assignments having no name on them on the line provided will
be entered in the grade book as a “zero.” If a student misses an assignment, the missed assignment will
be considered their lowest score and dropped. And, as just mentioned, the missed assignment cannot be
“made up. In Class Group Activities– There will usually be at least one activity during each week
that there is not an exam. Many of these activities will have follow-up clicker questions; all will have an
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assignment “form” to be completed by the individual and/or by the group. Often the form will consist of a
series of problems that the group must work on in order to arrive at the correct answers. Failure to turn in
your individual form at the end of class will result in a loss of points. Please see your schedule for the
group assignment activities that occur and plan accordingly. The process for group assignments and
group formation will be explained during the first week of class. Once you have formed a group, you
must remain in that group. Groups are composed of 4 to 6 students. One or two assignments should be
given outside of class depending on the schedule that evolves over the semester.
3. PODCAST LECTURES -You will be able to download course lectures from BlazeVIEW which have
been podcast. If students do not have an MP3 player, students may listen directly to each podcast
episode at the library, or other suitable computer. You may want to use some form of headsets or
earbuds to avoid disturbing others. Linking to podcasts may be accomplished through any computer with
internet access to BlazeVIEW. If you already have an iPod, iPhone, Nano, or other MP3 player or smart
phone, you may add a podcast subscription for this course’s lectures to your iTunes listing from a jump
drive and then transfer the podcast through your iTunes software. Individual links will also be available
for each podcast episode and will be listed with each unit of instruction in BlazeVIEW. MP3 podcasts are
typically 12 to 20 minutes in length and two to five podcast episodes usually form the basis for each
lecture. Lecture episodes are also available in text format in BlazeVIEW for visual learners. Lecture
downloads are listed in the schedule with the dates when all episodes for that lecture will be available.
Each individual MP3 podcast episode forms the basis for question assignments described on the
following pages. ONLY ONE EPISODE from each of the lectures is to be used in meeting this
course requirement. In completing your question for each podcast you may use one of two
options; either question cards, or through twitter. Both options are described in detail below:
Twitter Submissions- For this assignment there are approximately 11 tweet-related podcasts with
related question tweets due throughout the semester and are used to calculate your grade FOR ALL
PODCASTS across course content for this semester (10 out of 11 possible are required for full credit).
Twitter questions are submitted ONLY through your course twitter account and not your personal
account. Directions for setting up your Twitter account are found in BlazeVIEW. If you plan to
use the twitter option, your tweets must be summarized twice during the semester using a twitter
table (also provided through BlazeVIEW). Questions for the table are not to be turned in late. The
table is to be tuned in at midterm and on the last day of class. Please refer to the document titled
“Detailed Instructions for Twitter Assignments” for more information on setting up a class-based twitter
account, posting these assignments, and point distributions for grading purposes. This document will be
distributed in class and available in BlazeVIEW.
Question Cards – Question cards are not to be turned in late and a schedule is provided (See class
schedule). Students are required to complete a 3” x 5” card placing their name (last name, first name) in
the upper left hand corner of the lined side of the card, followed by the Lecture # and episode number
for that lecture and the date of the discussion. The question is then placed on the opposite (usually
unlined) side of the card in legible printing (not cursive). Failure to follow this very basic format will result
in the card being immediately returned to the student. ONLY 3” x 5” cards will be accepted. Cards
larger than 3” x 5” will be returned. Paper stock substitutes for the 3” x 5” cards will also not be accepted.
One card for one of the 12 to 20 minute MP3 recordings should be turned in for one of the 2 to 5
episodes within each of the ten lectures during the related discussion sessions of the class. There are
approximately ten (10) question cards due (11 possible) across all course content for this semester. The
question cards are due at each meeting [see the schedule on pages 10 and 11 of this syllabus] for
the appropriate podcast episodes/lecture. Late cards will not be accepted..
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F R O N T OF CARD
Last Name, First Name – Lecture 1 (Episode 2)
Discussion Group Name [AA-AN or BA-BN OR CA-CN]
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 (Date First Card is turned in)
FRONT
Last Name, First Name – Lecture 1 (Episode 2)
B A C K OF CARD
Schedule AA-AE (or BA-BE) Discussion Group Name
Question: What is the APA?
JANUARY 21, 2015 (Date First Card is turned in)
Podcast Questions - Thinking about the concepts we have discussed in class each day and listening
to the podcast downloads, and having students tweet about them can help link psychological concepts to
the real world. As discussed in class, there is much scholarship which shows that “FLOW,”
connectedness, and linkages are some of the best ways for students to learn concepts long-term, not
just short-term for a test. Podcast Question assignments make up 10% of your final grade.
4. On-line BlazeVIEW practice quiz - A total of 10% of a student's grade will be based on completion
of on-line “pre-quizzes” available through BlazeVIEW. On-line pre-quizzes may be taken as often as
necessary to receive the grade wanted in completing the online pre-quiz. Each on-line quiz completed will
count as 1% of a student's grade with the highest quiz score used as the “grade” for that quiz. Across the
semester, 11 of these online quizzes will be made available. The lowest online quiz will be dropped.
5. IN-CLASS QUIZZES –Five 25-item quizzes will be given during the semester. Students are given the
in-class quiz and a will answer via “clicker” using the student response system (as many as 10 to 15
different forms of the quiz or exam may be distributed). Failure to bring your clicker for an in-class exam
will automatically result in a 10% reduction of your grade for that quiz and additional time (up to one week)
may be needed to score the quiz by hand. In addition to using your clicker, students always answer on the
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paper version of the quiz. All quizzes must be returned to the instructor with your name on the quiz;
however, only the clicker responses are used as the basis for your score. Answering on the quiz will allow
the instructor time to review the quiz items and provides a document that may be used to substantiate
attendance and in some cases the individual student response system. If students do not return the
exam with their name on the exam, a score of zero may be given for that quiz. If you have a clicker,
regardless of the form you have been given, you should know your score immediately after the in-class
quiz. Points from the quizzes will be averaged with the LOWEST QUIZ dropped from the grade.
6. Midterm Examination - The midterm examination will be given as scheduled. If you miss the
midterm, due ONLY to serious illness or jury duty, you may make up the midterm exam during the makeup exam day. This midterm make-up will not be identical to the earlier scheduled midterm and may be
more difficult since you have had additional time to study. If you miss this second opportunity, you
may take the midterm immediately following the final examination period. If you wait until the
final exam, completely different midterm will be administered that may not correspond to the
objectives given in class (your attendance is required on this occasion: the final exam).
7. Final Examination - If you miss the final examination for any cause other than illness, per
VSU policy, you could receive an F on the final. The final examination time will not change.
Evaluation (based upon criteria below):
1. In-Class Clicker Participation
2. In-Class assignments
3. Lecture Questions – Card or Twitter
4. BlazeVIEW Online Pre-quizzes
10 %
10 %
10 %
10 %
5. In-Class Quizzes
40 %
6. Midterm Exam
7. Final Exam
TOTAL
10 %
10 %
100 %
Grading Criteria:
90 - 100% = A, 80 - 89% = B, 70 - 79% = C, 60 - 69% = D, < 59% = Failing
THE BLAZER CREED at VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue,
vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core
values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of
this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the
University. As a Blazer, you have been asked to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and
Citizenship.
Civility – A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity – Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we
contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship – Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and therefore, a duty to stay
informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
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CELL PHONE/TECHNOLOGY POLICY
You may use a laptop or tablet to type notes, but laptop or tablet use unrelated to class activities
will result in being asked to leave. (Including while you are in GROUP activities). Unauthorized use
of cell phones to take pictures, text message, or to make phone calls during class is prohibited. Cell
phones should be switched off and left in book bags, purses, or pockets. Having a cell phone
on your desk will subject it to being confiscated for the duration of the class; we’re only in class for 50
minutes. MP3 players or other stereo equipment with earpieces should also be switched off and put
away during class time. Should you be caught more than one time using such devices during class
time, the instructor will seriously take that into consideration should your final grade fall on the border
between two grades. There will not be any points awarded for classroom conduct (i.e., showing
name cards every day, following electronics policy, and so on) but failure to follow the class policies
may reduce the student’s total points in the class. I simply expect each student to follow the rules.
But if I have to speak with a student about his or her conduct, then the student will receive an e-mail
describing the incident and in-class points can be subtracted from the student’s activities for that day.
Missed In-Class Quiz/Test Policy:
For an absence on a test day to be excused, the student must contact me AT LEAST TWO HOURS
PRIOR to when the class begins the test (8 AM), either in person or through BlazeVIEW email only and
explain the absence OR the student must give to Dr. Hilgert or his Graduate Assistant – one week before
the exam -- a valid VSU excuse (i.e., athletic or scholastic event). If the student is unavailable during the
test or immediately prior to the exam due to seeking emergency medical attention or needing law
enforcement assistance, he or she must present documentation to Dr. Hilgert or his Graduate Assistant
as soon as possible after missing the test to have him determine if it is a valid reason to have missed the
test. Until the test is made up (see below), the grade will remain a zero and will significantly impact the
student’s average in the class, including the midterm grade which will be posted.
As the instructor assigned to this class, I will decide if the reason warrants the student do a make-up
examination. A student can only make up one examination. Vacation is NOT an acceptable excuse for
missing a test. Please do not just skip a test and assume that it will be excused. Unless it fits these
reasons – it will not be excused. Arriving too late to class on test day (i.e., after the first student has
turned in the test and left the class) will not automatically mean the student cannot take the test in
progress and MAY perhaps be eligible for a makeup exam.
I will have ONE make-up test time during the semester; it will be during the FINAL EXAM DAY for the
semester. Other times for making up an exam may be available, but not guaranteed. Students MUST
attend the make-up exam if they missed one test and it was excused – there will not be any acceptable
reason for missing the makeup test. If a student misses a makeup test, that the test grade will remain a
zero. Make-up tests or quizzes will not be identical to the in-class version. A missed in-class exam
will be more difficult since the student has had additional time to study. Students always should answer
on both the exam and also answer using the clickers and the response system.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As part of its mission, Valdosta State University aims to accomplish the following:
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Prepare our students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in
teaching and learning.
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Expand the boundaries of current knowledge, and explore the practical applications of that
knowledge, through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors.
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Promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of our community and our region,
through excellence in service outreach
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VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked
by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university
community. To meet this mission, we must ensure that all faculty, students, and staff conduct their
academic responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
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The Importance of Academic Honesty in a University Community
Valdosta State University's Academic Honesty Policies and Procedures
Academic Honesty Resources at Valdosta State
Using Turnitin at VSU
Additional Faculty Resources
Additional Student Resources
Report of Academic Dishonesty
Student Conduct Incident Report
POLICY STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM College of Education & Human Services
The following is information directly quoted from the Academic Honesty Policies and Procedures:
Academic integrity is the responsibility of all VSU faculty and students. Faculty members should
promote academic integrity by including clear instruction on the components of academic integrity
and clearly defining the penalties for cheating and plagiarism in their course syllabi. Students are
responsible for knowing and abiding by the Academic Integrity Policy as set forth in the Student Code
of Conduct and the faculty members’ syllabi. All students are expected to do their own work and to
uphold a high standard of academic ethics. For more information, visit Academic Honesty at VSU.
The consequences for acts of academic dishonesty in the Dewar College of Education & Human
Services are:
FIRST OFFENSE:
1. The faculty member will administer an academic response (e.g. resubmit / retake assignment,
failure of the assignment, failure of the course).
2. The faculty member will complete a Valdosta State University Report of Academic Dishonesty.
SECOND OFFENSE:
1. The faculty member will administer an academic response (e.g. resubmit / retake assignment,
failure of the assignment, failure of the course).
2. The faculty member will complete a Valdosta State University Report of Academic Dishonesty.
According to the Academic Honesty Policies and Procedures document, “after a second (or
subsequent) Report of Academic Dishonesty has been submitted to the Student Conduct
Office in the Dean of Students Office, official charges will be drawn up and the disciplinary
matter will be referred to the Valdosta State University Judicial Committee.”
STUDENT OPINION OF INSTRUCTION
At the end of the term, all students will be expected to complete an online Student Opinion of
Instruction survey (SOI) that will be available on BANNER. Students will receive an email notification
through their VSU email address when the SOI is available (generally at least one week before the
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end of the term). SOI responses are anonymous, and instructors will be able to view only a summary
of all responses two weeks after they have submitted final grades. While instructors will not be able
to view individual responses or to access any of the responses until after final grade submission, they
will be able to see which students have or have not completed their SOIs, and student compliance
may be considered in the determination of the final course grade. These compliance and noncompliance reports will not be available once instructors are able to access the results. Complete
information about the SOIs, including how to access the survey and a timetable for this term is
available at http://www.valdosta.edu/academics/academic-affairs/vp-office/directions-for-accessingand-completing-sois.php
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
There are only two kinds of absences: excused and unexcused. An excused absence is due to five possible
reasons: (1) illness of student or serious illness of a member of the student’s immediate family; (2) death of a
member of the student’s immediate family; (3) attendance on a sponsored University trip; (4) major religious
holidays; and (5) any other circumstance which the instructor finds reasonable cause for nonattendance. Any
absence that cannot be verified as excused will be considered unexcused. Make-up work will not be allowed
for an unexcused absence. For example, "I overslept" or "My roommate turned off the alarm clock" are
examples of situations that are your responsibility, not mine. Attendance: Important Information: As stated
in the Undergraduate Bulletin, if you miss more than 20% of the scheduled classes, then you will
automatically receive an “F” in the course.
VSU policy requires class attendance. Class attendance will be important in doing well and will be documented
via question cards and completion of in-class material (common group demonstrations and puzzles/exams).
Since it is imperative that you attend class discussion/ puzzle assignments, it is important that you pay close
attention to the attendance policy for this class as it is stated in this section of the syllabus. No exceptions will
be made, since this is a policy based on the Georgia Board of Regents standards. If you miss too many
classes before midterm, you will be dropped from the class. If you miss too many classes throughout the
semester, you will receive a “WF” for your grade, so pay close attention in class and do your best to adhere to
the class schedule. Changes to the class calendar may be announced in class and you will be expected to be
aware of them. In addition, if you miss more than 10 CLASS HOURS after August 26th , 2015 you will receive a
FAILING grade.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate
against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion,
color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual. It is the intent of the institution to comply with the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent Executive Orders as well as Title IX, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Vietnam Era
Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. Students with disabilities who are experiencing barriers in this course may contact the Access Office for
assistance in determining and implementing reasonable accommodations. Students requesting classroom
accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability must contact the Access Office for Students with
Disabilities at: http://www.valdosta.edu/access/ The Access Office is located in Farber Hall. The phone numbers are 229245-2498
EXTRA CREDIT
Opportunities to engage in ADDITIONAL class activities should be made available and rewarded through the
assignment of PARTICIPATION or extra credit points (see class schedule). Extra credit points generally should
add as much a 5 percent to your midterm grade. All extra credit activity MUST be completed one week before the last
class day of the semester. In this case extra credit activity MUST be completed according to an informed
consent/survey document as signed in class, November 18th, 2015.
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SCHEDULE
Monday Wednesday & Friday @ 10 am – 10:50 a.m., Psychology Building 1204
DATE
DETAILS
CLASS CONTENT GIVEN
ASSIGNMENT
10:00-10:20
Introduction to Textbook options, 4 x 6 Cards
10:20-10:50
Introduction to the Syllabus, Schedule, & Course Philosophy
10:00-10:30
Review of Syllabus, BlazeVIEW and Schedule
10:30-10:50
File Folder In-Formation
10:00-10:40
Registered Clickers Power Point Practice and a Demo Test
10:40-10:50
GROUP NAMES - GROUP IS YOUR
Room 1204
8/17/15 M
Class Demo & Lecture
Room 1204
8/19/15 W
Brief Class Demo
Practice/Demo Quiz
6/21/15 F
10 - 10:30
x 7 Card NAME Ticket Out
GROUP competition - Review Chapter One
Handout Given
8/24/15 M
8/26/15 W
8/29/15 S
10:30-10:50
Introduction to Chapter Two
10:30-10:50
Dr. Rodefer Psychologists @ Work - Psychology & Research Today
10:20-10:50
Individual pretest exam – This one is for practice – clicker is required
by 10 am/1 p.m.
Clicker Competition 1
Clickers not needed
Pre-Test Quiz
Online Pre- Quizzes 1 & 2 Podcasts Lectures 1 & 2 made available
BlazeVIEW
10:00-10:10
Lectures 1 & 2 Podcast Questions - NOT Due Until Friday 9/11
10:10-10:30
The Scientific Method: Critical Research (IV and DV)
10:00-10:10
The Psychologist and the Experiment
10:10-10:40
Ethical Issues and Correlational Research (IV and DV)
10:40-10:50
Research Review Assignment Given Out (counts as two assignments)
Handout Given
10:30-10:50
Research Article Review: In-Class GROUP Assignment One
Methodologies
Brief Class Demo
8/31/15 M
9/02/15 W
9/04/15 F
9/07/15 M
Clicker Competition 2
Ethics
Clicker Competition 3
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - Online Practice Quiz Three made available by 10 a.m.; Lecture 3 Podcasts by 1:00 p.m.
9/09/15 W
10 -10:50
9/11/15 F
10:00-10:50
QUIZ ONE Over Chapters One and Two
9/12/15S
10 am / 1 pm
ONLINE PRE-QUIZ 3 / Lecture 3 - Biopsychology Podcasts available
9/14/15 M
9/16/15 W
REVIEW SESSION [Return Class Assignments 1 & 2]
Clicker Competition 4
First Quiz
10:00 A.M.
CARD/TWEET initial DUE DATE - Podcast Lecture 1 & 2 Questions
10:00-10:15
Neurons – An Overview – Module 7
Lecture
10:15-10:30
Neurons/CNS and Other Locations (Neurotransmitters)
Clicker Competition 5
10:30-10:50
In-class Group Assignment over Biopsychology (Neuron)
In-class Assignment 3
10:00-10:15
Human Nervous System Overview – Module 8
Lecture / Assignment 3
10:15-10:30
Neurons/CNS and Biopsychology Tools
Clicker Competition 6
10:30-10:50
Phineas Gage – Brain Plasticity -
BlazeVIEW Video
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COURSE SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 10 to 10:50, Psychology Building, Room 1204
DATE
9/18/15 F
9/19/15S
9/21/15 M
9/23/15 W
DETAILS
CLASS CONTENT GIVEN
ASSIGNMENT
10:00-10:15
Brain Anatomy and Physiology Introduction
Lecture – Module 9
10:15-10:30
Brain Anatomy and Physiology Review
Clicker Competition 7
10:30-10:50
In-class Group Assignment over Biopsychology (Brain)
In-class Assignment 4
10 am / 1 pm
Online Pre-Quiz Four & Lecture 4 – Sensation and Perception Podcasts available
10:00-10:15
Brain Anatomy and Physiology – Hemisphericity
Lecture / Assignment 4
10:15-10:30
In-class Group Assignment over Hemisphericity (turn in today)
In-class Assignment 5
10:30-10:50
Brain Hemisphericity
Clicker Competition 8
10:00-10:15
Sensation Introduction – Modules 10 & 11
Lecture
10:15-10:50
Sensation Review
Clicker Competition 9
10:30-10:50
In-class Group Assignment over Sensation
In-class Assignment 6
10:00-10:20
Sensation Review & Perception Introduction – Modules 12 &13
Lecture / Assignment 6
10:20 – 10:50
Final Access Session for Turning Technologies Clickers
Library
10 am / 1 pm
Online Pre-Quiz 6 and Lecture
9/25/15 F
9/26/15S
10 am
9/28/15 M
– Learning Podcasts (Lecture 6) available
Podcast Tweet or Cards FINAL DUE DATES
10:15-10:30
Perception Review
10:30-10:50
Chapter Review
Questions 1- 4 Due
Clicker Competition 10
9/30/15 W
QUIZ TWO – Chapter 3 & 4 Only – see objectives in BlazeVIEW
Bring Your Scantron
10:00-10:15
Learning –Classical Conditioning Introduction
Lecture
10:15-10:30
Learning: Classical Conditioning Review
Clicker Competition 11
10:30-10:50
Chapter 7 – Respondent Learning: Group Assignment
Assignment 7
10:30-10:50
Chapter 7 – Respondent Learning: Group Assignment
Assignment 7
10 am / 1 pm
Online Pre-Quiz 7 & 8 Lecture 7 Memory & 8 Language [Mod 25] Podcasts Available
10:00-10:15
Learning – Operant Conditioning Introduction
Lecture / Assignment 7
10:15-10:30
Learning – Operant Conditioning Review
Clicker Competition 12
10:30-10:50
Chapter 7 – Operant Conditioning: Group Assignment - ONLINE
Assignment 8
Podcast Tweet or Card over Lecture Six Due
Question 6 Due
10:00-10:15
Memory Introduction
Lecture / Assignment 9
10:15-10:30
Memory Review
Clicker Competition 13
10:00 – 10:50
10/2/15 F
10/03/15S
10 a.m.
10/07/15W
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DATE
DETAILS
CLASS CONTENT GIVEN
ASSIGNMENT
10:00 am
Podcast Tweets or Cards for Questions 7 Due
10/09/15 F
10:30-10:50
10/14/15 W
10:00 – 10:50
Chapter 7 – Memory: Group Assignment
Assignment 9
MIDTERM EXAM
Bring Your Scantron
10:00 am
TWITTER TABLE DUE (Please submit a paper copy of the BlazeVIEW drop box upload)
10/16/15 F
10:15-10:30
Language & Language Development - Introduction
10/17/15 S
10 am / 1 pm
Developmental Pre-Quizzes + Lecture 12 Podcasts Available
10:00 – 10:50
Language & Language Development - Review
Clicker Competition 14
Chapter 12 – Development Overview
Clicker Competition 15
Chapter 12 - Introduction & Prenatal Development
Lecture
10:15-10:30
Chapter 12 – Childhood Development
Clicker Competition 16
10:30-10:50
Chapter 12 – Childhood (Piaget) Development Assignment
In-Class Assignment 10
Podcast Tweets or Cards for Questions 8 Due
Lecture
Chapter 12 – Childhood (Piaget) Development Assignmentt
Lecture / Assignment 10
Lecture / Assignment 9
10/19/15 M
10:15-10:30
10:00-10:15
10/21/15 W
10:00 am
10/23/15 F
10:00-10:15
10:15-10:30
Chapter 12 – Adolescent Development and Parenting
Clicker Competition 17
10/26/15 M
10:30-10:50
Chapter 12 – Developmental Theorist Assignment
In-Class Assignment 11
Chapter 12 – Introduction to Moral/Adult Development
Lecture / Assignment 11
10:15-10:30
Chapter 12 – Moral/Adult Development Continued
Clicker Competition 18
10/30/15 F
10:00 - 10:30
Death and Dying
Possible Guest Lecturer
10/31/15 S
10 am
Personality Podcast 13 Available
Podcast 13 Available
10 am
Tweet or Card over Developmental Podcast Lecture 12 Due
Question 12 Due
10-10:50
QUIZ THREE
Bring Your Scantron
10-10:50
Chapter 13 – Introduction to Personality & Freud’s Theory
Lecture
Chapter 13 –Review Freud’s & Others’ Theories
Clicker Competition 19
Chapter 13 – Introduction to Personality & Trait Theory
Lecture
10:30 - 10:50
Chapter 13 – Personality Review Trait Theory
Clicker Competition 20
10:15-10:50
Personality Assignment – Counts as Two Assignments
Assignments 12 & 13
10-10:50
10/28/15 W
11/02/15 M
11/04/15W
10:30 - 10:50
10-10:30
11/06/15 F
11/14/15 S
1:00 pm
Lecture 15 - Psychopathology Podcasts Available
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Podcasts Available
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 10 to 10:50, Psychology Building, Room 1204
DATE
DETAILS
10:00 am
CLASS CONTENT GIVEN
Tweet or Card for Chapter 13 - Personality Due
ASSIGNMENT
Question 13 Due
11/09/15 M
10 – 10:50
QUIZ FOUR
Bring Your Scantron
10:00-10:10
Stress Management In-Class Activity
10:00-10:30
Introduction to Stress Management
In-Class Assignment 14
11/11/15W
10-10:30
Psychopathology In-Class Activity
Lecture
In-Class Assignment 15
11/13/15F
10:30-10:50
11/14/15 S
11/16/15M
10 am
10-10:20
Overview of Psychopathology
Tweet over Psychopathology Podcast Available
Introduction to Dissociative Disorder
10:20-10:50
Dissociative, Somatoform
11/18/15W
10:00-10:50
Research Participation for Extra Credit
11/20/15F
10:10-10:50
Psychopathology – Anxiety and Mood Disorders
10:10-10:20
Thought Disorders
10:20-10:30
Psychopathology - Personality Disorders
10:30-10:50
Psychopathology Puzzle
11/23/15M
Lecture
Clicker Competition 21
Dr. Charles Talor
Clicker Competition 22
Lecture
Clicker Competition 23
Assignment 16
11/25/15
11/28/15 S
Lecture
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
10 am
QUIZ FIVE
Psychotherapy Podcast Available
QUIZ FIVE
Podcast Available
Bring Your Scantron
11/30/15M
10 am
10-10:20
Tweet or Card over Psychopathology Podcast Due
Overview of Psychotherapy
Question 15 Due
Lecture
12/02/15 W
10:20-10:50
Psychotherapy
10:20-10:50
Biological Psychotherapies
10:30 - 10:50
Chapter 16 – Psychotherapy Review
Clicker Competition 24
Lecture
12/04/15 F
10 am
Tweet or Card over Psychotherapy Podcast Due
Clicker Competition 25
Question 16 Due
12/07/15M
10-10:50
12/8/15
10:15-12:15
POST TEST [ Bring Your Scantron]
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULED - TWITTER TABLE DUE
Clicker Needed
Bring Your Scantron
A FINAL WORD
I want to convey to you that I am firm on these policies, but they are not "etched in stone." I am aware that individual
circumstances may arise warranting a change in some of these procedures or policies, but you should not count on that
being the case. If you have any questions regarding where you stand in the course, then I recommend that you come and
talk to me. I want to emphasize the importance of consulting with me as soon as possible should any difficulties arise. I am
available during office hours and always through e-mail.
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Fundamentals of Psychology (PSYC 1101) Outcomes Assessment
VSU General Education Outcomes
Activity
Assessment
2. Students will demonstrate cross-cultural
perspectives and knowledge of other societies.
Podcasts, Discussion, Assigned text
readings.
Exams / Lecture Cards/ Class Participation
3. Students will use computer and information
technology when appropriate.
Assignments, Class clicker
activities, Podcast Reviews
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation / Exams.
4. Students will express themselves clearly,
logically, and precisely in writing and in speaking,
and they will demonstrate competence in reading
and listening.
Class clicker activities, Group
Project and Podcast Reviews
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate students’ work.
5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of
scientific and mathematical principles and
proficiency in laboratory practices.
Podcasts, Discussion, Readings,
Class & Group Project Reviews
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation / Exams
7. Students will demonstrate the ability to
analyze, to evaluate, and to make inferences from
oral, written, and visual materials.
Podcasts, Discussion, Assigned text
readings, Class clicker activities,
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation / Exams
College of Education Outcomes
Activity
Assessment
II. KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND THEIR
LEARNING: Teachers support the intellectual,
social, physical, and personal development of all
students.
Podcasts, Discussion, Assigned text
readings, Class clicker activities,
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation / Exams
III. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Teachers
create learning environments that encourage
positive social interaction, active engagement in
learning, and self-motivation.
Podcasts, Discussion, Assigned text
readings, Class clicker activities,
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation / Exams
Activity
Assessment
Department Outcomes
1.2 Develop a working knowledge of
psychology’s content domains
Podcasts, Discussion, Assigned
readings, Class clicker activities,
Videos
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation / Exams
1.3
Podcasts, Discussion, Assigned
readings, Class clicker activities,
Videos, Puzzles
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation/Puzzles/ Exams
Describe applications of psychology
2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret
psychological phenomena.
Podcasts, Discussion, Assigned
readings, Class clicker activities
The instructor uses appropriate grading criteria
to evaluate class participation / Exams
All modifications to this syllabus are reserved.
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