Psychology
Psychology is a NSW Department of Education Approved Elective Course
Course details are not included on RoSA
Course details are included on School Report
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn how to learn in a more student-centered environment. This means that they are encouraged to concentrate on learning what they want to learn, rather than what the teacher tells them to learn. Students will learn how to be more creative, improve memory, organise thoughts, think better, manage their time and enjoy the moment.
Components of the course include:
1. Preferred learning styles and how the brain work
2. Thinking skills and Positive Psychology
3. Problem solving skills and techniques
4. A Personal Interest Project (PIP)
5. The art of meditation and mindfulness
6. A student volunteering and service learning project