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Title: Psychological Theories

Subject: Psychology

Teacher: Mrs. Corine Cotton

Grade level: 10th Grade

Time duration: 4 weeks

Overview

Psychological theories are important because it explains and predicts different aspects of human behavior and development. Objective

Students are expected to define terms associated with the subject and explain what the purpose of a psychological theory. Identify theories; developmental theory, sociocultural theory, behavioral theory, cognitive theory, and social psychology theories. Student’s are expected to associate the theory with the theorist and explain their contribution to psychology. Introduction

Student’s will be introduced to the first collaborative project on psychological theories. There will be 5 groups that consist of 4 or 5 students that will collaborate on a project. There will be a discussion to define theory and the purpose of psychological. Instructor will discuss various theories such as cognitive theory and behaviorism. Jean Piaget’s idea that cognitive development occurs due to biological maturation and interactions within one’s environment. There will be a discussion over Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligence's. The instructor will explain how humans use these intelligence to learn. Materials

Microsoft Power Point Online, Microsoft Word Document, YouTube.com, textbook, library journals, and en.wikiversity.org

Activities and Procedures

The groups will create a PowerPoint introducing the theory and its association with the theorist. It is required that the students be creative; recorded voice, images, diagrams, implement videos, write a research paper that explain techniques used with the theories. Student’s will use the en.wikiversity.org to read notes, create notes, view videos, collaborate, submit information, and edit. This site is only to be used for educational purpose and activity will be monitored. When the project is complete it will be re-evaluated by peers.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper: Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must use at least four scholarly sources, including the course text. Must document all sources in APA style. Must include separate reference page(s), formatted according to APA style.