Developmental Psychology Unit Plan

Developmental Psychology Unit

Cody Owen       

Psychology 11^th and 12^th grade

The Big Questions:

What is Developmental psychology, what does it covers and why is it important?

Rationale: Developmental psychology paves the way for all other forms of psychology and must be laded down before the other psychological theories can be examined.

Lesson Name	Brief Description	Objectives	Assessment type	Expected time to teach lesson
Classroom introduction to discussion	The students will make rules to use during instruction as well as learning being introduced to Developmental Psychology	Students will discuss the importance of keeping the classroom open and discussions safe for sharing. Developmental Psychology	Observation of those that participate	1 period
Introduction and Milestones	Students will define development and discuss the milestones that are involved in the theories of development	Students will be introduced to Developmental Psychology and the big questions that it raises. Students will discuss developmental milestones and prepare to learn about different theories of Developmental Psychology.	Journal entry	2 periods
Developmental Psychology Theories	Students will take notes from a guide on the theorist involved with Development	Students will learn the basics of different theories in the area of Development Psychology.	Exit Slip	2 periods
Piagetian Thinking	A short more adult Piage experiment will be done on the class using marbles	Students will participate in an experiment that was used by Piaget to understand how points of view change decisions.	Reflection last five minutes of class	1 period
Developing Language	This lesson has students create their own language using sounds and shapes.	Students will learn to acquire language without any prior knowledge of language aside from the ability to produce phonemes (explain what phonemes are). By the end of the lesson, students will understand the complexity of constructing language from a small base like young children.	Presentation and one page refection	1 period
Moral Development and Gender	Students will discuss the differences when between men and women and how the development of morals are associated with gender.	Students will explore the aspects of moral reasoning, as well as encounter the scientific aspects of psychology.	Five Question Quiz on all of the lessons	2 periods
Parenting styles	Students will learn the 4 parenting styles and be able to Identify their effects on development.	Students will identify the four types of parenting styles by being able to act them out.	Journal entry	1  Period