Welcome to Introduction to Psychology Flex!

I would like to start with a Land Acknowledgment.

Please watch this overview video on the course.

Communication is key!

Please feel free to contact me via:

Email: Ddafoe@company.com
Phone: 123-456-7890 ext. 011

In the class environment:

Class Chat - Please view my introduction video in the Class Chat and introduce yourself to the class.
Class Comments Padlet - We invite you to share anonymous feedback regarding the course's progress.

Purpose

The primary objective of Introduction to Psychology Flex is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the Flex option, enabling them to assess its suitability for their preferred learning style, while concurrently introducing them to the field of psychology. Furthermore, the skills acquired in this course have applications in related disciplines such as Biology and English.

What is a Flex course?

A Flex course is an instructor-paced online course with asynchronous flipped lessons and synchronous hybrid lessons that learners can attend through video conferencing or in-class sessions. There are firm due dates; however, the asynchronous portions of the course allow learners more flexibility as to when they complete the lessons by the due date. Technology-enabled learning will be used to deliver the course content, which will include a mix of text, video, and infographics, along with online activities to assess learners' comprehension. The majority of the content will be presented in a micro-learning format to create the most efficient learning path for learners.

What do I need for a Flex course?

It is highly recommended to have:

Computer or tablet with a webcam
Reliable internet connection
Headphones with a microphone

However, you have the option to use computers on campus or sign out a laptop from the SSA office. Students also have access to Microsoft 365, which will be utilized for the Capstone Project. Microsoft Word is recommended for completing the concept map and capstone project report. Additionally, all other necessary applications are available within Canvas.

A Grade 11 reading and writing level is necessary, along with essential computer skills, including proficiency in web browsing, email communication, file management, online meeting tools, and basic online communication. If you need assistance with these computer skills, we recommend attending class in person.

Class Schedule

This course will have hybrid classes on Tuesdays, which you can attend in room 405 or through the Canvas BigBlueButton video conferencing platform from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT. Our first class is on September 5, 2023.

September 22, 2023, will be a hybrid class to present your Capstone Projects. Please refer to the Canvas Calendar for a complete class schedule.

Terminal Objective

Upon completion of this course, learners will demonstrate a general understanding of the field of psychology. This includes its definition and goals, various perspectives and careers, research strategies, statistical methods, ethical issues, and development as an empirical science.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of Module 1, learners will be able to discuss and explain the definition, goals, perspectives, and careers of psychology.
1.1 Define psychology.
1.2 Identify which goal of psychology is relevant in a given scenario.
1.3 Explore career opportunities in various careers of psychology.
1.4 Compare different psychology perspectives.
1.5 Assign specific perspectives with descriptive statements about behaviours in a given scenario.

2. Upon completion of Module 2, learners will be able to explain and interpret the different approaches and ethical considerations involved in research.
2.1 Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research.
2.2 Identify independent and dependent variables in a study.
2.3 Determine the appropriate research strategy from a given research problem.
2.4 Discuss statistical methods to describe populations.
2.5 Explain the scientific method and employ critical thinking to defend their perspective on psychology as an empirical science.
2.6 Draw conclusions using statistical inference and comparative statistics.
2.7 Discuss the ethical use of animals and human subjects in psychological research.

Assessment and Evaluation

NOTE: The following dates and assessments are subject to change based on the needs of the students at the instructor’s prerogative. Students will be notified ahead of time of any changes.

Assessment	Weight	Due Date 2023
Formative Assessment (As you progress through the content, you'll encounter test-your-understanding questions. You'll receive instant feedback and can retry the questions.)	5%	Sept 17
Careers Forum (Students will share information about their chosen career and respond to others' posts.)	5%	Sept 10
Critical Thinking Meme Forum (Students will share a misleading meme, explain its deception, and respond to others' posts.)	5%	Sept 14
Course Concept Map (Students will fill out a graphic organizer as they study the course content.)	20%	Sept 18
Knowledge Test (Students will take an online test with two allowed attempts.)	25%	Sept 18
Capstone Project (As a class and in groups, students will formulate student profile survey questions, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions.)	40%	Sept 22
Total	100%

For more information on each assignment click on the name to take you to the assignment page.

Please refer to the course outline for more information which is linked below this page.