Doral Academy Open House 2020 2021 Ms Gonzalez

Doral Academy Open House 2020 -2021 Ms. Gonzalez Psychology I and II daygonzalez@doralacademyprep. org Zoom meeting Id: 7260550799 Office Hours: B-days from 12: 45 pm to 2: 10 pm Teacher-parent conferences must be scheduled through the office

Course Description and Grading Policy • The purpose of this course is to provide a general introduction to Psychology. Over the course of the semester, we will discover how the brain, the body, and the environment, all contribute to the emergence of the broad spectrum that is human behavior. We will focus on a history of the field of psychology, psychological research methods, and introduce ourselves to historical and modern theories and areas of study. In addition, we will survey psychological disorders, the development of the brain/body/environment system, and the biological basis of behavior by way of an introduction to neuroscience. • Grade will be an average of the following: • 10% Participation • 20% Projects & Essays • 15% Classwork & Home learning • 25% Quizzes • 30% Exams • Student’s grades are accessible on the student’s portal at all times. To access the website, go to http: //www. dadeschools. net. • Grading Scale: o A=90 -100% o B=80 -89% o C=70 -79% o D=60 -69% o F=0 -59% Outstanding Good Satisfactory Improvement Needed Unsatisfactory

• Topics within this course include discussions of human sexuality, psychoactive drugs, graphic depictions of neurological structures, and other areas that some may find controversial or unsettling. It is the professor’s duty to provide scientifically accurate information and frame all content within the context of psychological research. By signing the syllabus, the guardian indicates that they understand the topics to be discussed and gives the student permission for the following: • View a video of a cadaver dissection of the brain and spinal cord • View videos of actual neurosurgery • Participate in an in-class dissection of a preserved sheep’s brain • Participate in an in-class dissection of a preserved bovine eye • If the student cannot participate in any of the activities (i. e. dissections) due to religious reasons a note must be provided a week in advance of the activity and an alternative assignment will be given. Disclosure

• Each chapter will consist of the following graded activities (minimum) • • Journal Vocabulary Definitions (approximately 30 -40 per chapter) Vocabulary quiz Article summary and critique Virtual Binder Check Review Questions Chapter Exam Pop quizzes • Additionally, TWO projects will be given each 9 -weeks, examples include: • • • Poster Project Individual or Group Presentation 3 D models (e. g. Brain) Assessments

• Textbook: Essentials of Understanding Psychology (PDF can be found in my google classroom under the “Getting started” tab) • All assignments will be shared and submitted through Google classrooms. All announcements will be made through this platform as well. Materials

• • • • • • • Zoom classroom rules and procedures 1. Be on time 2. Attend meeting with your FULL NAME 3. Make sure to have your uniform shirt on 4. Make you select an appropriate space to attend the lecture as virtual backgrounds will not be allowed 5. Have your materials ready 6. Listen and follow directions the first time given 7. Respect each other’s opinions 8. Make sure your audio is on mute. If you have a question, comment, or concern, raise your hand virtually or type it on the chat box and I will address it 9. I will also randomly call on a student. He/she will UNMUTE their audio and answer my question(s). 11. Assignments/assessments will be posted via Google Classroom 12. Late assignments/make-up tests will ONLY be accepted if the tardy/absence is excused and will take place during my office hours 13. No eating or drinking during virtual class 14. Cellphones or any other electronic device that is not your primary Zoom device are NOT ALLOWED (Unless instructed by the teacher for class purposes) 15. Do not leave the Zoom meeting to navigate any non-instructional website 16. Maintain virtual etiquette. 17. Follow all Doral Academy rules and procedures **Any rules/procedures not followed will result in GRADE DEDUCTION(S) and ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION**

• You may contact me at daygonzalez@doralacademyprep. org • If you wish to setup an individual parent conference you may do so by calling the main office and we will meet through Zoom Contact Information

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