LOCAL DELIVERY
PSYCHOLOGY
STAGE 2
EYRE PENINSULA SCHOOLS
PSYCHOLOGY
DELIVERY SCHOOL: PORT LNCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION FOR STAGE 2:
Psychology aims to describe and explain universal human experiences, as well as the diversity within populations. It addresses the ways in which behavior, thoughts and feelings can be studied and changed. It also offers ways to advance the wellbeing of individuals, groups and societies.
Psychology is based on evidence gathered as a result of planned investigations following the principles of scientific inquiry. The skills learnt through Psychology are parallel to those learnt in other science subjects: how to be a critical consumer of information; how to identify psychological processes in everyday experiences; how to apply knowledge to real-world situations; how to investigate psychological issues; and how to be an effective communicator. The ethics of research and intervention are also an integral part of psychology.
‘Science Inquiry Skills’ are also integrated throughout the course, to further students’ skills in ethical research methods by undertaking, designing and evaluating guided investigations.
This course leads to a potential university pathway (via an ATAR).
Topics for Stage 2 Psychology are:
TOPIC 1
Psychology of the individual
TOPIC 2
Psychological Health & Wellbeing
TOPIC 3
Social Influence
TOPIC 4
Organisational Psychology
TOPIC 5
Learning
PSYCHOLOGY
ASSESSMENT
Student performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards as described in the Subject Outline. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.
School Assessment (70%)
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Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%) – Deconstruct and Design Investigation, ‘Science as a Human Endeavour’ Investigation
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Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%) – two assignments, one test
External Assessment (30%)
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Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) – Three specific topics are assessed in the exam: Social Influence, Learning, Science Inquiry Skills
LOCAL DELIVERY
Period of delivery | Full Year (20 units)
Delivery Method:
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At least two weekly video conferences using Microsoft Teams
Intervention Support
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If an assessment task does not meet the minimum C- level, or if a student does not meet a deadline, the teacher will communicate with the home school contact and/or parents/caregivers to negotiate support strategies.
Reporting
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Students can monitor continuous progress through Microsoft Teams.
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Reports will be provided in line with delivery school processes and timelines.
Prerequisites/ Assumed knowledge
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Full year of Stage 1 Psychology at C or better.
Technical requirements
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Laptop with working camera and Microsoft Teams installed.
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Microphone/headphones.
LOCAL DELIVERY
Eyre Peninsula schools with senior secondary enrolments have made a commitment to offer subjects including SACE and VET to students from other sites across the Eyre Peninsula. This is referred to as Local Delivery. Local Delivery provides students in all schools across the Eyre Peninsula access to a wider range of subjects than what is physically available at their own school.