Introduction The m-Learning Initiative The multi-touch book that you have has been designed to house the content for a college course at Kennebec Valley Community College. The course is part of KVCC’s Associates of Science in Psychology. The Social Sciences and Psychology Department created this m-Learning Initiative and initiated a 1:1 Apple iPad program. Curricula in the courses has been geared to take advantage of the hardware and software tools of the iPad to: Enhance in-class teaching methods. Elevate assessment and evaluation of authentic artifacts that demonstrate student learning. Increase student-to-student interaction and student-to-teacher interaction. Prepare students for the emerging mobile-computing based workplace. Other instructors at other institutions wishing to use this material are free to access the CourseBook in the Apple Bookstore. CourseBooks The CourseBook series has been developed to enhance the delivery of course content across the entire program and take advantage of the tools within Apple’s ecosystem in order to deliver more engaging course materials with embedded interactions, video, and links to apps and web content that support teaching and learning. The content of these CourseBooks have been developed by the authors and represents independent scholarly activity on the part of each author who has contributed to the development of each CourseBook. How to use this CourseBook For the students within the Mental Health Program, the content of this CourseBook aligns with activities, expectations, and assignments that are found in the KVCC Learning Management System (LMS). Students are expected to read and absorb the information in the CourseBook, review the Assessment expectations outlined in each Chapter, and participate in the expectations set by the Instructor of the course in the LMS. Chapter Organization Each Chapter in the CourseBook has been organized using the Instructional Design Method developed by Dr. Kavanaugh. This design model, called ALOTA, provides an outline of course materials that adheres to long-standing instructional design theory for adult learners. Namely, the model is greatly influenced by Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction ALOTA ALOTA is an acronym for the four essential parts of a lesson plan (or, in this case, chapter). Attention​ Learning Outcomes​ Teaching​ Assessment Each Chapter in the CourseBooks series is organized in this manner in order to guide students through the material they are expected to learn. Here are brief descriptions of what you may find in each of these sections. Attention Images, videos, text, and/or activities that bring the reader into the focus of the lesson. Learning Outcomes Adhering to the language of Blooms Taxonomy of Learning Objectives, this section outlines the performance-based learning outcomes for the lesson. These align with the Assessment section of each lesson. Teaching This section can contain any variety of resources including text, lectures, recordings, videos, and links that provide a pathway through material to assist students in readying themselves for the Assessments. Assessments This section outlines assignments for the student to engage in to demonstrate their learning. Appendix At the end of the CourseBook you will find the Appendix section. In this section you will find information about APA formatting, tutorials on how to use basic functions of your iPad, and individual tutorials on each of the apps that appear in the book. Use these resources to self-educate yourself as to the technical aspects of this book. QR Codes Whenever there is a link to a movie or a website, you will find that the link is accompanied by a customized QR Code. These are included so that individuals who are reading the print version of this book will be able to scan these QR Codes with their phones and be taken directly to the same links. Apps in the CourseBook Because one of the central goals of this series is to develop advanced digital skills on mobile devices, we have included links to specific apps that students use in the context of their learning experiences. These apps have been selected to enhance understanding of the material, to provide additional resources and information, and/or to challenge students to demonstrate their learning in innovative and creative ways. In addition to direct links to the apps, there are additional links that have been included in the CourseBook that connect students to tutorials on how to use each app and how to use the iPad in general. Check these resources out in the Appendix of this CourseBook! One app that you may be interested in is the OpenStax + SE app. If your course is using OpenStax resources you can use this app to store all of them. Learning-Outcomes Alignment THIS SECTION IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION Content Alignment With The Guidelines From The American Psychological Association The American Psychological Association (APA) produces guidelines for the development of curriculum in the teaching of Psychology at the undergraduate level. Here is a direct link to the document​ https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/about/psymajor-guidelines.pdf The CourseBook series is designed to outline instructional materials and activities that demonstrate competence and knowledge in Psychology in alignment with these guidelines. This section of each Psychology CourseBook will outline the specific content and activities (assessments) that align with the APA expectations. Learning Goals for the Degree in Psychology Goal 1 - Knowledge Base in Psychology Goal 2 - Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking Goal 3 - Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Goal 4 - Communication Goal 5 - Professional Development Content Alignment with the Essential Learning Outcomes of Kennebec Valley Community College and with the AAC&U VALUE Rubrics In addition to the Learning Outcomes associated with the APA, specific to the field of Psychology, Kennebec Valley Community College has adopted a set of “Essential Learning Outcomes” (ELOs) which operationalize the institutional goal of producing an “Educated Person” upon graduation. These Learning Outcomes are largely based upon the VALUE Rubrics produced by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U). This particular program goes further than the expectations of KVCC’s ELOs and incorporates content and activities (assessments) and address all of the VALUE Rubrics. KVCC’s Essential Learning Outcomes The following section outlines the areas in this CourseBook that address specific ELO competencies. Critical Thinking Problem Solving Quantitative Literacy Written Communication Oral Communication Interpersonal Communication Teamwork AAC&U VALUE Rubrics (not included in the list above) The following section outlines the areas in this CourseBook that address specific VALUE competencies. Inquiry and Analysis Creative Thinking Reading Information Literacy Civic Engagement Intercultural Knowledge Ethical Reasoning Foundational Skills for Lifelong Learning Global Learning About The Author Mark H. Kavanaugh, Ph.D. Mark Kavanaugh has been writing, teaching, and integrating technology into instruction for decades. He holds a Masters in Counseling, Masters in Instructional and Performance Technology, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Mark lives in Maine with his wife Katie. Visit Mark’s Website Introduction To Psychology Welcome to the CourseBook for Introduction to Psychology! This course is an introduction and overview of the study of human behaviors. Lectures and discussion topics will include motivation, perception, historical roots, biological basis of behavior, scientific methods, human development, psychopathology, and theory. This CourseBook is designed to be used with a companion textbook. OpenStax College (2014). Introduction to Psychology. OpenStax College. Psychology is designed for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. For many students, this may be their only college-level psychology course. As such, this textbook provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of psychology and understand how those concepts apply to their lives. The text has been developed to meet the scope and sequence of most general psychology courses. At the same time, the book includes a number of innovative features designed to enhance student learning. A strength of Psychology is that instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. CHAPTER 1 An Introduction To Psychology SECTION 1 Attention I really enjoy a series of videos on YouTube called CrashCourse Psychology The series is hosted by Hank Green (and sometimes by his brother John Green) and they produce funny and relevant videos about all sorts of topics. I will be posting these videos here in the Attention section (and sometimes in other places as well.) They are fast paced, but you can always rewind and see them again and again! Enjoy! MOVIE - CrashCourse - Intro to Psychology SECTION 2 Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this Chapter, students should be able to: 1. Define Psychology. 2. Describe the influences of specific schools of thought in the history of Psychology. 3. Discuss the diversity of interests and foci in the field of Psychology. SECTION 3 Teaching Note on Teaching: This section will describe all the material that you ned to review to complete the Assessment section successfully. While this section is akin to a “Lecture” in class, not all the information you need to complete the assessments are contained in these pages.