1. DATE: xx September 2017 HEADING: Introduction to psychology
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Psychology
Learning Challenge:
You will be able to:
Identify the course content
Understand the concept of Ethics in Psychology
Identify the 5 areas of study of psychology

2. Starter
Write down 5 sentences explaining what you think Psychology is about. (This could be what you have read about, heard about or even what you hope you will learn about.) Be ready to share your ideas with the class.

3. Let’s Read: Page 2 Whole Class

4. Do the Your Turn activity from the resource (Silent independent work)
We will discuss your answers afterwards.

5. COURSE CONTENT 1. Criminal Psychology 1. Social Influence 2. Memory
2. Development
PAPER 2
PAPER 1
3. Sleep and Dreaming
3. Psychological Problems
4. Research Methods
4. Research Methods

6. Lets Watch a Video!!

7. 12 September: Lesson continues Starter
Can you remember what we discussed last lesson. Write down two things you will learn in Psychology that is of interest to you. Be ready to share your ideas with the class.

8. Let’s Read: Page 3 Laying Down Foundation Whole Class

9. Do the Your Turn activity from the resource (Silent independent work)
We will discuss your answers afterwards.

10. Let’s Read: Page 4 Areas of Psychology Whole Class

11. Areas of Psychology
Biological: Genetic, Biochemical, Neuro-anatomical, Micro-organisms
Cognitive: Thought, Information, Mental Processes
Social: Impact of social and environmental factors
Developmental: How our thinking changes as we grow older
Individual Differences: Understanding the complex nature of human behaviour and how people are different

12. What types of Psychologists do you get?
Child Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Community Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Forensic Psychologist
Industrial / Organisational Psychologist
Neuropsychologist
School Psychologist
Social Psychologist
Sport Psychologist

13. Do the Your Turn activity from the resource (Silent independent work)
We will discuss your answers afterwards.

14. Let’s watch a video

15. Let’s talk about your Home Learning Opportunity:
You have to find an article (you can search online, in a magazine or in the newspaper) that interests you. The article has to be of a psychological nature. Bring it to your next lesson.

16. Plenary
You have learnt about the 5 areas of psychology. Which area interests you the most thus far? Explain your choice.