Spring 2016

INCARN
ATE
WORD
ACADE
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HONORS
PSYCHOLOGY

Class Syllabus | Ms. Deb Rothweiler

Basic Course Information

IWA Course Title:
University Course Title:

Honors Psychology
General Psychology
Course Number: Psychology 1003
3 hours credit

Course Textbook:

Invitation to Psychology
6th Edition Copyright 2015
Pearson
ISBN 13: 978-0-205-99209-0

Reading Book:
a Hat
Sacks

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for

by Oliver

Instructor:

Deb Rothweiler

Rationale
Psychology has been a popular elective for many years. The primary reason is the
fact that students acquire the tools, which allow them to gain a better
understanding of themselves and their social environment. A second reason is the
opportunity students have to apply their studies to real world situations; they have
the freedom to conduct experiments, observe behavior, research theories in
conjunction to everyday settings, and create instructions for improving various
social environments. These two reasons summarize why it is important to study
psychology. The course provides the student with limited knowledge that can help
them predict and manipulate their own lives.

Course Overview
This general psychology course will cover five major subfields. They will investigate
the concepts of Developmental Psychology. They will look at the processes and
changes involved in mental and physical growth of human beings. A second
subfield they will consider is Conditioning Psychology. In this endeavor, the
students will examine the ideas of learning, memory, thinking, and intelligence. A

third subfield is Personality Psychology. Here, they will study selected theories,
schools of thoughts, and methods of analyzing personality. A fourth subfield is the
area of abnormal psychology. In this area, students will examine the ideas of what
is normal and abnormal, how does abnormal behavior evolve, and the treatment of
abnormality. Lastly, the students will explore the biological basis for behavior.

LAP Information
LAP NUMBER

LAP TITLE

CLASS
MEETINGS

Introduction To Psychology: Evolution and Methods

LAP ONE

SIX
Personality Theory

LAP TWO

SIX
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: Causes, Characteristics, Treatment

LAP THREE

SEVEN
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: The Course of Life

LAP FOUR

EIGHT

LAP FIVE

BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Mind and Body ,

Experimental and Clinical

EIGHT

LAP SIX

PHYSIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY- INDEPENDENT

NONE

LAP SUMMARIES
LAP ONE
The first LAP provides a brief historical view of the development of psychology in
addition to the contemporary fields in which psychology is used, the focus is the
various scientific methods used to study behavior. Included in this LAP is the study
of statistics
LAP TWO
In LAP Two we will look at major theorists in various schools of thoughts. .
LAP THREE
The third LAP focuses on abnormal behavior. Students will study the idea of stress
and stress adjustment. Secondly, they will investigate what is abnormal behavior.
Lastly, they will analyze the various approaches to treating abnormal behavior.
LAP FOUR
The fourth LAP concentrates on the developmental issues of infancy, early
childhood, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Students will look at the

mental, physical, and emotional needs of each stage. In addition, they will examine
the development tasks of each stage.
LAP FIVE
The fifth LAP centers on learning. Students will examine classical, operant, social,
and cognitive learning. In conjunction with learning, they will consider the relation
of memory, intelligence, and thinking.
LAP SIX
This LAP takes the student into the realm of the brain and central nervous system,
in addition to the ideas of perception, consciousness, and motivation. The student
completes the work independently.

Student Expectations
Professionalism:
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
within the classroom. In addition to compliance with all school rules and expectations,
students must come to class prepared to learn. This preparation includes completion of
expected work in an organized and neat manner, possession of needed materials,
punctuality, active participation, intellectual inquiry, respect and cooperation. It is
essential that no student distract from the learning process, both that of others as well as
their own.
Respect for Classmates:
The learning process is directly dependent on our ability to discuss various ideas
throughout the course. For this discussion to be successful students must be accepting,
open-minded and respectful towards the ideas of others. All students are not only free, but
are encouraged, to express themselves fully throughout the course.
Academic Honesty and Responsibility:
Academic honesty is expected of all students, and dishonesty in this area will affect that
students grade in the course. This includes dishonesty on examinations and other forms
of classroom assessment (which includes daily homework assignments) as well as claiming
the work of another as ones own without crediting that source. There is zero tolerance for
such dishonesty.
Make-Up Policy:
When absent on a due date, the student is expected to submit any corresponding
assignments due on the date of absence the day she returns to school. When a student
fails to follow through the assignments will be considered late.
If there is a case of extended absences, Ms. Rothweiler, in conjunction with the student
and administration, will re-evaluate due dates due and create a contract for submission of

all missing assignments. Only in cases where the Administration and Ms. Rothweiler have
conferred is late work allowed according to the school policy.
Attendance Expectations:
Students are expected to attend every class meeting. It is the responsibility of the student
to inform the instructor of an absence. Students are expected to be to class on time. The
consequences for consistent tardiness will be addressed according to school policy.
Excessive absences will result in a lowered participation grade for the LAP in which the
absences have occurred.
Cooperative Learning Expectations
Students expected to contribute on an equal basis when completing a cooperative
learning project. All students are required to submit their research and document their
contributions to the group project. If students fail to live up to the groups expectations,
they may dismissed from the group and will be responsible for completing all aspects of
the project on their own.
The removal of an individual from a group will impact the overall group grade. Every group
project will have an individual grade as well as a group grade.
Assessments
Students will have a variety of assessment modes. Test and quizzes are two of those
modes. Test may be a take-home or assigned to the testing center. If students are absent
on the due date they must submit the assignment or take home test electronically by the
next day.
Take Home Test
Take home tests require consistent critical thinking related to the actual
information studied in the LAP.
Rote regurgitation is inappropriate for a take home test.
Students may work with other students, but the key is work together. They must be
on the same
question.
The students must come into OL once to work on the test together. If students do
not come into the
designated open lab to work on the test, the students will not be eligible for any
type of extra credit or
the curve (if one is given.)
Incarnate Word Academy and Social Studies Department Expectations:
All students are expected to have read and follow all guidelines in the Incarnate Word
Academy Student handbook. Specific guidelines which students must follow are:
A. Utilze Open Lab in an effective manner
All students should arrive at an Open Lab on time with the proper
materials and assignments.

Maximum of 21 students allowed in Open Lab

All students must sign in at the start of the Open Lab
All students must be involved in social studies subject specific
All student conversations must be school related and at an appropriate
noise level.
Open Labs are SUBJECT specific not teacher specific ~ Students are to
work on activities related to the subject taught by the teacher of the
Open Lab
All purses and bags must be placed on the floor and be closed
Students who are uncooperative and fail to follow directions of the
teacher will be sent to the Dean of Students
You may not get a pass to go to another teacher except during mod
change
Students may not sit at the counters without permission
B. During class- even on work days, students may not listen to music. A
student who uses her device for this purpose will have her device taken
away.

IWA Late Work Policy Spring 2016

To ensure accurate reporting in grades, all teachers at IWA will categorize assignments and
assessments into
two categories: Formative and Summative. You will distinguish between the two because
all Summative
Assessments will be designated as so in the teachers grade books.
Formative assessments are on-going assessments in a classroom and can include
homework, open lab
activities, quizzes, and class work. Teachers use formative assessment to improve
instructional methods and student feedback throughout the teaching and learning process.
Summative assessments are typically used to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional
programs and
services at the end of an academic year or at a pre-determined time, such as at the end of
each LAP.
Summative assessments would be considered LAP tests, culminating projects,
presentations, tests, and
exams. The goal of summative assessments is to make a judgment of student competency
after an
instructional phase is complete. Summative evaluations are used to determine if students
have
mastered specific competencies and to identify instructional areas that need additional
work. On

Summative assignments no student can earn lower than 50%.

All Formative assessments will be treated with the following policy:
All Summative assessments will be treated with the following policy:
O During the course of each QUARTER, a student will have one NLP (No Late
Penalty) assignment. When the late assignment is turned in, no late points will be
deducted. If multiple assignments are missing and then turned in late, the NLP will
be given to the assignment worth the most
o Any formative assignment not turned in will always be due by the end of next LAP
for partial credit. THIS WILL BE LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING LAP.
o If work is turned in late, 50% is the only grade a student can receive.
o After 2nd LAP ends, assignments not turned in will be given a zero and will no
longer be able
to be turned in for credit.
o If all the summative assessments are not completed, the student will FAIL the
course.
o Completed is defined as took every summative offered in the course.

o If a student misses a summative assessment (it will be identified on each LAP), it

is the students
responsibility to contact the teacher to make arrangements to reschedule.
o However, once the Summative Assessment is missed, the grade will become a
LATE or
ABSENT which are tied to a zero, and the cumulative grade will become an I for
Incomplete. THE I WILL NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THE STUDENT TAKES THE
ASSESSMENT.
o If a student does not COMPLETE A SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT by the due date, she
will receive a demerit from the teacher of the missing assessment.( If absent on the
due date no demerit will be issued.)
o Examples include:
Not taking a test
Not turning in an essay
Not having a class presentation or speech ready on the assigned day
Not turning in a project

 Not completing a yearbook spread by the deadline day

Etc.
o Once a summative is missed the student will be required to be at school, in the
Silent
Study/Testing Center, the following Wednesday morning at 8:00 am. If the missing
assessment is a test the student should come prepared to take the test. If the
missing assessment is a project or a performance the student must have set up a
time to make up the assessment with the teacher. The student will be required to be
in the SS/TC, every Wednesday at 8:00 am until no longer has any INCOMPLETES for
missing summative assessments.
o If a student has an INCOMPLETE in one class with a project or performance that
cannot be completed in SS/TC, the student is expected to use the time to complete
other academic assignments.
o If a student has multiple INCOMPLETES the guidance department will choose one
summative to be completed/worked on during the time in SS/TC.
o FAILURE TO BE IN SS/TC WILL RESULT IN A 1D FOR A MISSED APPOINTMENT. The
student will know if she is expected to be there because she will have missed a
summative assessment in a
Once a summative assessment has been taken and a student earns a
failing grade (64% or below) the student will be required to redo the
assessment.
Upon failing the summative assessment, first the gradebook will show
REDO in the place where the assessment score would be placed. Second, an
RD will be placed in the final score column.
REDO & RD will remain in place until the assessment has been redone. REDO
is tied to a 50%
and RD will hold the final grade in place until the failed
assessment is completed.
Upon completing the redo process the student grade will reflect the
highest grade earned.
Any summative assessment needing to be redone will need to be
completed within two weeks
of appearing on the REDO list. The REDO list will be generated each Monday.
An email will be sent to any student required to report to SS/TC on
Wednesday morning at 8:00 am.
A student may appear on the REDO list for two consecutive weeks for the
same assessment. If
the REDO is not completed by the Friday of the second week a detention will
be given by the teacher.

 If a student fails to complete the required REDO, but earned higher than a
50% on the original
assessment, the students grade will reflect the original score, if the original
score was 49% or
below, the student grade remains a 50%.
Once a detention has been given for the failed summative it can no longer
be redone.
IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE TEACHER. The
student must communicate with the teacher by email and set up the
assessment. Missing assessments
due to absence go in the grade book as absent and the teacher and student
set up a new deadline.

IWA Grading Information

Score Codes Used for individual assignments:
ABSENT: This means that the student was absent the day the activity was due.
(This counts as a zero until the assignment is turned in.)
LATE: This means that the student was in class the day the activity was due, but
did not turn in the assignment. (This counts as a zero until the assignment is turned
in.)
EXCUSED (EXC): This means that the student has been excused from completing
this assignment. (This has no effect on the grade.)
REDO: This means a summative assessment has been taken but failed. This
requires a student to retake or redo the assessment according to the class policy.
The REDO score code is tied to a 50%.
Turned In Not Graded (TING): This means the assignment has been received by
the teacher and is in the process of being graded. This acronym (TING) will only be
used for large term papers or projects that will require a lengthy grading process. It
will not be used for daily assignments.
Score Codes used in the Final Score Column Only:
RD: This means a summative assessment has been taken but failed. This requires
a student to redo the
assessment according to the above policy.
I (INCOMPLETE): This means a student has missed a summative assessment and
her grade is frozen until the summative is completed.

Once a student has been given an INCOMPLETE for a missed summative; upcoming
assignments should be graded, scored, but no adjustment to the overall grade
should be made until the summative is completed.

Rothweilers Final Grade Formula

Assessment/Parts of your grade
The students grade is based on points within weighted categories
Formative Assessments
will make up 35% of your final grade. Summative
Assessments will make up 50% of your final grade, and the exam will make up 15% of your
final grade.
Formative Assessments
Assessment
General Homework Assignments
points
Journal Writes
20 points
Quizzes
100 points

10 points
15 points
5 points

Summative
LAP Projects

50

Class Presentations
Tests/Final Assessment

Please check the website www.rothiwa.com for general rubrics for journals, homework, and participation