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PSYCHOLOGY
STAGE 1

EYRE PENINSULA SCHOOLS

PSYCHOLOGY

DELIVERY SCHOOL: PORT LNCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION FOR STAGE 1:

Stage 1 Psychology can be studied as two independent 10-credit subjects. Either A, B or both can be selected. Science Inquiry Skills (research methods) and ‘Science as a Human Endeavor’ are integrated throughout the course and assessments. This course leads to Stage 2 Psychology.

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Psychology aims to describe and explain universal human experiences, as well as the diversity within populations. It addresses the ways in which behaviour, thoughts and feelings can be studied and changed. It also offers ways to advance the wellbeing of individuals, groups and societies.

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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.

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Topics for Stage 1 Psychology are:

TOPIC 1

Neuropsychology - Brain & Behaviour

TOPIC 2

Wellbeing  & Cyberpsychology -
Mental Health & Online Behaviour

PSYCHOLOGY

Mindfulness
Therapy Session

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.


Assignments

  • Skills and Application Tasks (40%):

  • Assignment (Ethics in Social Networking Research), Exam

  • Investigation Folio (60%): Science as a Human Endeavor Research Task (Online Behavioural Addictions),

  • Deconstruct and Design Investigation (Caffeine and the Nervous System)

 

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LOCAL DELIVERY

Period of delivery  | Stage 1 Psychology can be studied as two independent 10-credit subjects. Either A, B or both can be selected.

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Delivery Method:   

  • At least two weekly video conferences using Microsoft Teams

  • At least 2 visits per year to complete practicals and revision.

  • Text/workbook will be supplied by teacher.

 

Intervention Support  

  • 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

  • Students can monitor continuous progress through Microsoft Teams.

  • Reports will be provided in line with delivery school processes and timelines.

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Prerequisites

  • It is recommended that the student has achieved a C or better in Year 10 Science

 

Technical requirements 

  • Laptop with working camera and Microsoft Teams installed.

  • Microphone/headphones.

Mindfulness

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.

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