Here you will find information on how the year will work, including how a typical class will run, as well as the expectations of Year 11 Psychology.

Year 11 Psychology is run very similarly to Year 12 Psychology.

T E R M // P L A N N E R S

E X P E C T A T I O N S

​C O U R S E // O V E R V I E W
You are expected to:
  • Attend the vast majority of your classes
  • Complete all S,A.Cs and submit a medical certificate if you are absent for one.
  • Complete all reading prior to class
  • Finish all classwork and homework by the next class
  • Demonstrate respect and politeness towards your teacher and fellow students
  • If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to catch up.
The course covers the following topics: Research Methods, the role of the Brain, Psychological development, Normality, Sensation and Perception, Social Cognition and Social Influences.

You need to complete 6 SACs over the course of the year.
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​W E E K L Y // R E A D I N G

A // TY P I C A L // C L A S S
As you do the weekly reading, you are to write each definition on a cue card. In addition you are to dot point the most important pieces of information in your summary book.

W H A T // T O // D O // I F // Y O U // M I S S // A // C L A S S

It is important that you attend as many classes as you can and avoid missing classes. Of course this cannot always be avoided.

If you miss a class you are to complete the learning activities listed in the term plan online and to make sure you are up to date with your reading, summaries and definitions. You will do the quiz that you missed in the next class.
This is what you can expect from a typical class:
  1. Quiz on the reading that was set for homework
  2. Time to ask questions of anything you do not understand
  3. Review key aspects of topic
  4. Activities

​In addition you will have tests on each topic.

​E M A I L // P O L I C Y

Emails will only be checked during school hours. The preferential mode of contact is in person. 

 T I M E L I N E

Timeline is subject to change at short notice. Do not get too attached to it.

K I C K S T A R T

Wk 1: Scientific research methods

​SUMMER HOLIDAYS: Scientific research methods

T E R M // O N E

Wk 1: The role of the brain in mental processes and                    
               behaviour/ Scientific research methods
Wk 2: The brain/research methods
Wk 3: The brain/research methods
Wk 4: The brain/research methods
Wk 5: The brain/research methods
Wk 6: The brain/research methods
Wk 7: Brain plasticity and brain damage
​Wk 8: Revision + SAC

​T E R M // T H R E E

Wk 1:Sensation and Perception
Wk 2: Sensation and Perception
Wk 3: Distortions of Perception
Wk 4: Distortions of Perception
Wk 5: Social Cognition
Wk 6: Social Cognition 
Wk 7: Social Influences on Behaviour
Wk 8: Social Influences on Behaviour 
Wk 9: Social Influences on Behaviour 
Wk ​10:  Social Influences on Behaviour 

T E R M // T W O

T E R M // F O U R
Wk 1: The complexity of psychological development
Wk 2: The complexity of psychological development
Wk 3: The complexity of psychological development
Wk 4: Atypical psychological development
Wk 5: Atypical psychological development
Wk 6: Atypical psychological development
Wk 7:Research investigation
Wk 8: Exam
Wk 9:  Research investigation
Wk ​10: Research investigation
Wk 1: Social Influences on Behaviour
Wk 2: Research investigation
Wk 3: Revision
Wk ​4: Revision

W H A T // I S // P S Y C H O L O G Y ?