Course Topics Schedule

Course Topics Schedule

Week	Lecture Presentation	Group Discussion / Group Presentation / Role Play
1	28 March 2014   Introduction of the course 1.        Engage students with course content 2.        Information about classroom policies	28March 2014 In-class activity Background material for critical discussion will be provided
2	4 April 2014 Ethics in Psychology Ethical Issues in the conduct of psychological research Why ethics in research is important? Developing critical thinking in research	4 April 2014 Activity on In-class activity on “Analyzing Assumptions” Material for ethical issues in the conduct of research for students to reflect.
3	11 April 2014 Ethical Standards Levels of ethical risk Institutional Review Board (IRB) Cost-benefit analysis Informed consent Deception and Debriefing Ethics in animal experimentation 7.        Ethic in scientific writing 8.        Structure of a research report	11 April 2014 Literature Reviews Literature review in Psychology Structuring paragraphs –  Supporting and opposing studies ·         An online resource for help with APA format http://www.apastyle.org * Starts exploring an issue for analytical essay
4	18 April 2014 Ethics and critical thinking 1.          The Scientific method 2.          Quality and extent of evidence 3.          Validity and reliability 4.          Scientific Vs. Non-scientific	18 April 2014 Informed Library Research Skills ·         Review literature  related to topics for analytical essay Evaluating online information - the evaluation element of critical thinking
5	25 April 2014 More on ethical decision making ·         Applied ethics in the workplace ·         Work relationships	25 April 2014 Think it through activity - Finalize topics for “Analytical essay”
6	2 May 2014 Positive psychology in the workplace ·         Developing Self in Work and Career ·         Learning at Work	2 May 2014 Class discussion Can an opportunity to learn at work reduce stress? -.Compose and evaluate arguments, applying critical thinking skills - Starts preparing “presenting views” activity
7	9 May 2014 Job demands and job control ·         Job demands: Current trend of job stress ·         Understanding of the workplace and health	9 May 2014 Class discussion Can an opportunity to learn at work reduce stress? Reminder: Submission of “analytical essay” -. Presenting Views (group presentation)
8	16 May 2014 Workplace stress, well-being and organizational health ·         Psychologists help employees develop coping strategies and healthy behaviours	16 May 2014 Class activity ·         Fundamentals to improve employees well-being Presenting Views (group presentation) continue
	Mid Semester Break 19 May	Mid Semester Break 23 May
9	30 May 2014 Job demands and job control ·         Job demands: Current trend of job stress ·         Understanding of the workplace and health	30 May 2014 Class discussion Can an opportunity to learn at work reduce stress? Reminder: Submission of “analytical essay” -. Presenting Views (group presentation)
8	16 May 2014 Internet addiction:  The emergence of a new clinical/psychological disorder ·         Internet addiction is it a clinical disorder?	16 May 2014 ·         Psychological Impact of Internet usage on Children/Adolescents - to develop attitudes of curiosity and analytical skills
	Mid Semester Break 19 May	Mid Semester Break 23 May
10	23 May 2014 Social networks, psychological impact on teenagers lives, relationships ·         Is social media harming our mental health	23 May 2014 2ndReflection activity ·         Social network addiction and its psychological impact on relationships, on the lives of individuals – to capture how student’s pattern of thinking can affect one’s perceptionabout a situation -          Presenting Views (group presentation) may start
11	6 June 2014  Group Presentation:          Project / Job Proposal          Analytical Papers	6 June 2014 Reminder: Submission of “analytical essay or Project/Job Proposal” -. Presenting Views (group presentation)
12	20 June 2014 Understanding and Diagnosing Problems Thinking and Reasoning Cognitive approaches: thoughts behind motivation	20 June 2014 Presenting Views (group presentation) (continue) Deadline Submission of “analytical essay”
12	Analytical Papers Due Project or Job Proposal
13	27 June 2014 Course Review	27 June 2014 Review
14	4 July 2014 Final Exam Preparation	4 July 2014

Note: There is a quiz / hands on activity every week 

The fine print - I intend to conduct the class as described in the syllabus, but I reserve the right to change the assignments and their due dates if I determine it is necessary in order to reach my instructional goals.