AP Psychology



Teacher:Mrs. EhemanWebsite: : deheman@Room #: 1443Course Description:The Social Studies Research Methods course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.In order to master the content and skills, students will be expected to read extensively and write often. Direct instruction on textual reading and note taking skills, document analysis, and expositional writing will prepare students for the reading and writing assignments. The Social Studies Research Methods course looks further into a handful of the Psychology topics. The students conduct advanced research on selected topics in social studies using qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry. Tutorials:Tuesday PM, Thursday PM, or by appointmentClass textbook:Myers, David, and C. Nathan Dewall. Psychology. 11th ed. New York: Worth , 2015. Print.Course Overview:1st Six WeeksHistory of PsychologyResearch Methods2nd Six WeeksBiologySensation and Perception3rd Six WeeksLearningMemory/CognitionMajor Research ProjectRequired Supplies:BinderBlack PenColored PencilsCollege Ruled PaperPencilClassroom Expectations:Every student will be expected to1. Work hard and complete all assignments.2. Use proper body and verbal language.3. Follow the dates and deadlines given in my instruction.4. Have all materials needed to complete assignments.5. Follow all the directions given by the teacher.Classroom Procedures:1. Be in your assigned seat quickly after entering the classroom. If the bell rings and you are not in the classroom, you will be counted TARDY.2. Immediately start working on the Warm-up once class has begun. 3. Ask any question by raising your hand. This included going to the bathroom and getting supplies.4. Do NOT speak while I am speaking.5. If absent, it is your responsibility to ask about the work that was missed. Check the assignment bin as well as my website.6. Dismissal from class comes from the teacher, not the bell. If all students are seated when the bell rings I will dismiss the class immediately after I am finished speaking. If the entire class is not seated, we will wait!7. During instructional time (when I am giving instructions or speaking) do not ask to use the restroom. Wait until you are independently working. No student will be allowed to use the restroom the first or last 10 minutes of class.Make Up Work:Major: If a student is absent or misses the day of the scheduled major grade, the student will have 1 day (the first day back) to make up the assignment after school. If this is not possible, a parent must contact me to schedule an alternate day and time (before or after school). If a student misses the allotted time after school to make up his or her assignment that student will receive a 0. (Remember ALL major grades will be timed)Minor: If a student is absent or misses any minor grade assignment the student will have 1 day (first day back) to make up or turn in the assignment before or after school. If this is not possible, the student must contact me to schedule an alternate day and time to make up the assignment. If the student misses the allotted time to make up his or her assignment that student will receive a 0. Late Work:LCISD policy1 day late = -20 points2 days late= -50 pointsTesting Days:Monday & Wednesday Plagiarism/Cheating:Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating on any assignment will receive a 0.MINOR GRADES:30%Minor grades will consist of Vocabulary, Chapter Notes, In-Class Activities, Quizzes, and Homework Assignments. There will be NO reassessment on any minor grade.MAJOR GRADE SCHEDULE: 70% Major grades will consist of the average score of all Tests, Essays, and major projects. Each major grade assignment will be timed. Tests and essays will take place during class time. If a student is absent or misses the day of the scheduled major grade, the student will have 1 day to make up the assignment after school. If this is not possible, a parent must contact me to schedule an alternate day and time. If a student misses the allotted time after school to make up his or her assignment that student will receive a 0. ................
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