Learning Goals

Psychology Learning Goals

Academic Learning Goals:

Be aware of the major theories, concepts, principles, perspectives and historical trends in psychology

Describe the concepts of learning, memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception, lifespan development, personality, social psychology, and psychological treatment as discussed in class

Understand the evolving nature of psychological knowledge

Be able to apply psychological principles in one’s everyday life

Develop critical thinking and communication skills

Critically research, analyze, and present 4 topics of your own choosing

21st Century Learning Goals:

All students will work towards being:

A. A clear and effective communicator who:

• Demonstrates organized and purposeful communication in English and at least one other language
• Uses evidence and logic appropriately in communication
• Adjusts communication based on the audience
• Uses a variety of modes of expression (spoken, written and visual and performing including the use of technology to create and share the expressions)

B. A self-directed and lifelong learner who: 

• Recognizes the need for information and locates and evaluates resources
• Applies knowledge to set goals and make informed decisions
• Applies knowledge in new contexts
• Demonstrates initiative and independence
• Demonstrates flexibility including the ability to learn, unlearn and relearn
• Demonstrates reliability and concern for quality
• Uses interpersonal skills to learn and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

C. A creative and practical problem solver who:

• Observes and evaluates situations to define problems
• Frames questions, makes predictions and designs data/information collection and analysis strategies
• Identifies patterns, trends and relationships that apply to solutions
• Generates a variety of solutions, builds a case for a best response and critically evaluates the effectiveness of the response
• Sees opportunities, finds resources and seeks results
• Uses information and technology to solve problems
• Perseveres in challenging situations

D. A responsible and involved citizen who:

• Participates positively in the community and designs creative solutions to meet human needs and wants
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and the moral courage to sustain it
• Understands and respects diversity
• Displays global awareness and economic and civic literacy
• Demonstrates awareness of personal and community health and wellness

E. An integrative and informed thinker who:

• Gains and applies knowledge across disciplines and learning contexts and to real-life situations with and without technology
• Evaluates and synthesizes information from multiple sources
• Applies ideas across disciplines
• Applies systems thinking to understand the interaction and influence of related parts on each other and on outcomes