Course Syllabus
Instructor: Eric D. Sweetwood Room:127
Hours Spring 2009: 2nd and 6th Hours Prep Periods: 5th and 8th Hours
Contact email: sweetwoode@pontiac.k12.il.us
Website: http://www.sweetwoodpsych.com/index.html
Text: Kasschau, Richard. Understanding Psychology; Glencoe, 2001.
Breakdown:
Week 1: Chapter 1--Introduction To Psychology
Week 2: Chapter 9--Learning
Week 3: Chapter 10—Memory
Week 4: Chapter 11-- Thinking and Language
Week 5: Chapter 12--Motivation and Emotion
Week 6: Chapter 12--Motivation and Emotion
Week 7: Chapter 7--Altered States
Week 8: Chapter 8 —Sensations & Perceptions
Week 9: Chapter 9--Sensations and Emotions
Assessment: Tests; Homework; Projects; Experiments points.
Week 10: Chapter 3--Child Psychology
Week 11: Chapter 4—Adolescent Psychology
Week 12: Chapter 5—Adulthood, Old Age, Death and Dying
Week 13: Chapter 3-5--Life Cycles
Week 14: Chapter 14—Personality Theory
Week 15: Chapter 14—Personality Theory
Week 16: Chapter 16--Psychological Disturbances
Week 17: Chapter 18--Social Psychology
Week 18: Preparation for Final Exam/Final Exam
Assessment: Tests; Homework; Projects; Experiments
Grades:
Scale: 100-92=A; 91-84=B; 83-74=C; 73-65=D; 65-0=F
Each quarter is worth 2/5 of the total grade. The final exam grade is worth 1/5 of the total grade. Percentages are used for the tabulation of grades in this class.
Late work Policy:
Students will lose 10% on assignments prior to the date of the Unit Test.
If students turn in assignments after the date of the Unit Test, students will lose 50%.
Test Retake Policy:
Test retakes follow the school’s handbook policy.
Tests are composed of Multiple Choice, Fill-In-The Blank, Experiments or Biographical Information covered, and Short Answer questions.
For Your Information:
Attendance: Strong attendance is appreciated. If I have learned nothing else in thirty-one years in this field, it is that a lack of attendance is the strongest factor in students doing poorly.
Problems: If you have a problem with me, see me. I respect people who handle their own problems. You will find that if I have a problem with you, I will see you. At your age, learn to deal with people directly.
If you have a problem with the workload, see me. I cannot help if I do not know what is going on.
Be Positive: Do your best in this class. Most students enjoy it and find it helpful in college and in later life.
Expectations: I researched the contents of this class and have continuously worked to improve it to not only make it relevant, but to make it useful. With that in mind, I take this course very seriously. I hope you will enjoy the class but also have the desire to excel. I expect all of my students to put forth their best effort to gain understanding. If you need help, please see me before or after school. You can also contact me via email. If your parents or guardians have concerns, please have them call the school or contact me via email.
Hours Spring 2009: 2nd and 6th Hours Prep Periods: 5th and 8th Hours
Contact email: sweetwoode@pontiac.k12.il.us
Website: http://www.sweetwoodpsych.com/index.html
Text: Kasschau, Richard. Understanding Psychology; Glencoe, 2001.
Breakdown:
Week 1: Chapter 1--Introduction To Psychology
Week 2: Chapter 9--Learning
Week 3: Chapter 10—Memory
Week 4: Chapter 11-- Thinking and Language
Week 5: Chapter 12--Motivation and Emotion
Week 6: Chapter 12--Motivation and Emotion
Week 7: Chapter 7--Altered States
Week 8: Chapter 8 —Sensations & Perceptions
Week 9: Chapter 9--Sensations and Emotions
Assessment: Tests; Homework; Projects; Experiments points.
Week 10: Chapter 3--Child Psychology
Week 11: Chapter 4—Adolescent Psychology
Week 12: Chapter 5—Adulthood, Old Age, Death and Dying
Week 13: Chapter 3-5--Life Cycles
Week 14: Chapter 14—Personality Theory
Week 15: Chapter 14—Personality Theory
Week 16: Chapter 16--Psychological Disturbances
Week 17: Chapter 18--Social Psychology
Week 18: Preparation for Final Exam/Final Exam
Assessment: Tests; Homework; Projects; Experiments
Grades:
Scale: 100-92=A; 91-84=B; 83-74=C; 73-65=D; 65-0=F
Each quarter is worth 2/5 of the total grade. The final exam grade is worth 1/5 of the total grade. Percentages are used for the tabulation of grades in this class.
Late work Policy:
Students will lose 10% on assignments prior to the date of the Unit Test.
If students turn in assignments after the date of the Unit Test, students will lose 50%.
Test Retake Policy:
Test retakes follow the school’s handbook policy.
Tests are composed of Multiple Choice, Fill-In-The Blank, Experiments or Biographical Information covered, and Short Answer questions.
For Your Information:
Attendance: Strong attendance is appreciated. If I have learned nothing else in thirty-one years in this field, it is that a lack of attendance is the strongest factor in students doing poorly.
Problems: If you have a problem with me, see me. I respect people who handle their own problems. You will find that if I have a problem with you, I will see you. At your age, learn to deal with people directly.
If you have a problem with the workload, see me. I cannot help if I do not know what is going on.
Be Positive: Do your best in this class. Most students enjoy it and find it helpful in college and in later life.
Expectations: I researched the contents of this class and have continuously worked to improve it to not only make it relevant, but to make it useful. With that in mind, I take this course very seriously. I hope you will enjoy the class but also have the desire to excel. I expect all of my students to put forth their best effort to gain understanding. If you need help, please see me before or after school. You can also contact me via email. If your parents or guardians have concerns, please have them call the school or contact me via email.
