Question: Then develop a syllabus for a 12-week introductory psychology course. Select whether your course will be taught online or in-person and whether your course is geared toward psychology majors or non-psychology majors.
Your syllabus should include the following:
APA cover page
- Classroom management rules and expectations regarding student participation
- Course description
- Course introduction that includes a rationale for the course
- List of prerequisites, if applicable
- Textbook* and readings (peer-reviewed journal articles, reputable websites, books); be sure to provide full references for all textbooks and readings
- Titles for each week of the course that reflect the topic(s) covered that week
- At least one discussion question each week
- At least six assignments over the course of the 12 weeks
- Tests (You may select the number of tests to administer and when to administer them; however, be sure to include the test type you will use to assess learning.)
- At least four activities that promote student engagement and facilitate rapport over the course of the 12 weeks (apart from other discussions and assignments)
- Grading criteria for discussions, assignments, and assessments
- Media ideas (optional)
*Note: You may select any college-level introductory psychology textbook, including the Griggs text, as the required text for your course.